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- Farmers and froglets become unlikely allies in fight against Victorian solar farm Tue, 24 Sep 24, 7:02amA tiny endangered froglet gets in the way of a big solar farm proposal in Victoria's King Valley, with farmers heading to Canberra to campaign against the project.
- Exotic pets are most likely to be released in the wild and become invasive species Sat, 25 Aug 18, 1:00amWith imports of Fish and Wildlife-regulated reptiles exceeding one million individuals each year, it is no surprise that many of these animals are finding their way into the wild, where they are threatening natural ecosystems...
- Save local wildlife with a stylish FrogLog in your pool Sat, 11 Aug 18, 7:15amOne of the worst things for pool owners in the sweltering summer months is going out for a swim to cool down and enjoy time with friends and family, only to find a critter has made it into their splash-zone and couldn't find...
- First fluorescent frog in the world found in South America Fri, 17 Mar 17, 4:39amScientists found the first fluorescent frog in the world - by accident - in South America. Researchers at Buenos Aires' Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Museum stumbled across the discovery while studying pigment in...
- Study Shows U.S Amphibians Disappearing at ‘Alarming and Rapid Rate’ Fri, 31 May 13, 4:30amAmphibians, with their permeable skin, delicate membranes, and semi-aquatic habitats, have long been considered to be bioindicators. These species are generally the first to feel environmental stresses and they can provide...
- Glowing Frog Skeletons Shed Light On Unexplained Deformations Sat, 11 Sep 10, 11:00pmWhy do some frogs fail develop a complete set of limbs as they grow? Is it the result violent parasites? Or maybe chemical pollution? In Brandon Ballengee’s latest project, the artist takes his scientific research...