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"Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs released to the wild"
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Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs released to the wild
Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs are returning to the wild for the first time since 2009, as scientists study how to rewild species lost to fungal disease.

"Scientists race to study the Amazon’s frogs before they disappear"
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Scientists race to study the Amazon’s frogs before they disappear
MANAUS, Brazil — Crouched over the leaf litter, where dry leaves accumulate on the forest floor, a researcher tries to capture a distinct croak using a directional microphone. Identifying the sound of a small frog is often one of the conclusive proofs that a new species has been found. It’s nighttime. He wears long clothing […]

"World Frog Day: New species described amid threats to amphibian survival"
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World Frog Day: New species described amid threats to amphibian survival
March 20 is World Frog Day. Frogs and toads have inhabited Earth for hundreds of millions of years, but 40% of amphibians species are now at risk of extinction, according to the latest conservation assessments. Every year, roughly 150 new amphibian species are described. But many are immediately listed as threatened or endangered due to […]

Over on reddit there's a great discussion on the difference between mosquito larvae and tadpoles. Good to know the difference before dumping contents of a container on the ground to kill them. #mosquitoes #diptera #frogs #karma https://www.reddit.com/r/MosquitoHating/comments/1tseic7/accidentally_started_a_mosquito_farm/