Your monthly round up of reptile and amphibian articles, by Conservation Communication Officer Lucy.
Possible biological control for deadly amphibian fungus
Common toads are susceptible to the fungus (photo by Lucy Benyon/Froglife)
DINNAE KEN IF THIS HAS BEEN DONE! THIS IS A LINK TO A PETITION
SAVE OUR FROGS...I HAVE NOTED AND SIGNED..
http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/2952063
i FOLLOWED SOME LINKS AND THIS ONE IS PRETTY COOL. IT'S ABOUT SAVING THE SHARP PARK WETLANDS IN SAN FRANCISCO
http://www.savethefrogs.com/actions/sharp-park/index.html
APOLOGIES IF THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN POSTED! PLEASE DELETE IF IT HAS. THANKS

Thus far in 2011, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department has been forced to re-locate at least 107 California red-legged frog egg masses from areas where the egg masses were laid, due to the wetlands being pumped to sea. This almost certainly decreased the frogs' survival rate as they were taken to suboptimal sites and placed in artificially crowded conditions. It is unknown how many egg masses died directly of dessication before being rescued.
Iain, thanx for the petition sites. Signed both. I had a little froggie in my ground level bird bath/animal watering bowl today. He/she was just sitting there in the water enjoying him/herself. I wish I would've gotten a pic of it. It was a perfect day today in my corner of the world today. Thanx for the egg mass Tj. Good to see you again.
For those of you who missed the rally there is a vote taking place on the 6th October
REPLY FROM SIGNED PETITION-KERRY KRIGER
Dear iain,
Thanks for helping save the Sharp Park Wetlands, which provide critical habitat for endangered frogs, snakes, birds, crayfish and other wildlife, as well as valuable recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The Sharp Park vote takes place at City Hall October 6th, 2011 immediately following a public hearing on the matter. We need you there at City Hall wearing a SAVE THE SHARP PARK WETLANDS! shirt. We can provide you the shirt free if you RSVP to contact@savethefrogs.com in advance! The more of our supporters attend the hearing, the more pressure San Francisco's politicians will feel to vote in favor of the frogs. You will also be allowed to speak your opinion to the Board of Supervisors, likely for 2 minutes! The time is not yet set, but if you RSVP, we will keep you posted as details emerge. Clear your calendar! SAVE THE FROGS!
Wetlands are one of the world's most important ecosystems, but well over half of the world's wetlands have been drained. With your support we will ensure that the City of San Francisco takes the lead in environmental conservation, and protects this rare and valuable coastal wetland.
Please support our campaign to save the Sharp Park Wetlands by making a tax-deductible contribution to SAVE THE FROGS! at:
http://savethefrogs.com/donate
Dr. Kerry Kriger
SAVE THE FROGS!
Founder, Executive Director, Ecologist
http://savethefrogs.com/kerry-kriger />
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PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES!
Hi,
Wetlands are one of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet. In 1931 the City of San Francisco built a golf course on top of the Sharp Park Wetlands, home to the endangered California Red-Legged Frog and San Francisco garter snake, as well as numerous bird species. The golf course has been killing endangered frogs and costing the City's taxpayers money ever since. On October 6th, the City of San Francisco will vote on proposed legislation that would save the Sharp Park Wetlands.
Please send the City of San Francisco this automated letter and urge them to turn the Sharp Park Golf Course over to its next door neighbor the National Park Service.
http://savethefrogs.com/sharp-park-letter
Thanks!
Common toads are susceptible to the fungus (photo by Lucy Benyon/Froglife)
Thanks Terry for that neato picture of those Frog eggs. They look like Bubbles. lol..I'm so behing on reading. So much going on. Iain you were right to put that Good news here. I really don't want articles in The Feel Good Pond. Great News for our Froggies. And if the Fleas get out of control, maybe the Bats can eat them. Yippie for the Frogs!! Couldn't send you or Terry green stars so I'm sending Hugs to everyone. Dottie says goodnight too now. xoxo
Que chulito rana tocando una Violena. ja ja. Terry y Iain tambien escriben en Espanol. Hey, this is a good place to pick up some Spanish and let's not forget the naughty words like they do over at Thistle of Scotland. LOL. Que gusto aqui en nuestra "Groupo De Ranas". Buenas Noches y Dottie dice woofo-woofo. ja ja
espanol tilda ,not in place.
lo siento por la punctuation, or lack thereof.
been busy lately,how's my fruddy family doing?
or QUE PASA?
ON A SIDE NOTE,YESTERDAY WAS FYRE'S THIRD BIRTHDAY.
my last dog had died at two of an inoperable brain tumor....
so,since he is 21 in people's age, I'm pimping him out,to get him laid for his birthday,have promised his breeder that I would not neuter him without breeding first,last of a long line of major champions.
Just had his hips x-ray results come in,Perfect....good to go.
having troule finding good people to breed with. Irish setters are not commonplace it seems.
!Hola!, Martine y todos mi amigas y amigo!! Muchos abrazos y besos para todos!
Y en ingles.... Siouxz, I'm sure Fyre will be very happy to accomodate all the lady Irish Setters whenever you find suitable ones. Irish Setters are so beautiful and we need more of them so I hope you find a few femailes for him to get it on with!
I just popped in for a minute. Still a bit tired from my 5 days of running around and the stress of worrying about my daughter-in-law, so I'll keep it short. I thank you all for being such good friends. You're the best, all of you!! ![]()