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@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-07-19 11:00:52

"Deforestation in the Philippines may have caused infertile hybrids of endemic frogs, study finds"
#Philippines #Frogs #Deforestation

Deforestation in the Philippines may have caused infertile hybrids of endemic frogs, study finds
In 1996, when herpetologist Rafe Brown accompanied a few biologists to the Philippine island of Mindanao to study frogs, they heard a cacophony near their campsite. In a puddle that skirted the forest, hundreds of chubby frogs with big, bright eyes had gathered, looking for mates to breed with. Brown said he remembers hearing two […]

@mlawton@mstdn.social
2025-07-21 16:32:41

Our neighbor, who helped the previous owners build our little frog pond, gave us some pond lettuce this morning.
The frogs have taken to it immediately. In the close up, two are floating in tight cover.
#Frogs

A serene garden pond featuring vibrant green water plants surrounded by smooth stones. The water is dark and reflects the greenery, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Two frogs float in the water, tucked in by the pond lettuce.
A small pond surrounded by natural stone, featuring a gentle waterfall and green aquatic plants. The area is partially shaded by surrounding greenery.
@mlawton@mstdn.social
2025-07-25 18:31:27

The #Frogs like the new pond lettuce, it seems. 😍 🐸 🌱
Pic taken by my wife earlier today.

A close-up view of water plants, primarily green floating leaves, in a shallow pond. Some bubbles are visible on the water's surface near a rocky edge. A frog sits atop one of the plants.