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Thin Skinned: Frogs, Toads, and Other Amphibians

Posted on May 12, 2016 1 Comment

Did you know you can gauge the health of an ecosystem by tracking the number of amphibians? Here’s why: frogs, toads, and other amphibians have permeable skin. Consequently, they are extremely sensitive to toxins. If their skin comes in contact with pollutants they become very ill and, depending on the substance, may not survive. Their skin is so   [Read More …]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: amphibians, frogs, toads

Where Are They In The Winter: Reptiles and Amphibians

Posted on January 19, 2016 1 Comment

Most reptiles and amphibians remain in the same area most of their lives. During the winter they have various techniques to help them survive the colder temperatures, both above water and under it. Many turtles burrow into the ground, either on dry land or in the dense mud at the bottom of lakes, streams, and other bodies of water. The Eastern   [Read More …]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: amphibians, reptiles, winter

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