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2013-05-14 10:20:01 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)

An incredibly tiny Red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus) spotted during the weekend!  

Less than 5cm in total length and about 2mm wide … a very small and absolutely wonderful find!

http://www.TSTP.tv

2013-05-10 10:58:13 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 17 +1s)

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Camouflage - You're Doing It Wrong :P

Green frog (Lithobates clamitans) photographed with my iPhone in Ontario, Canada as part of my iFrogography project.

2013-05-09 14:13:46 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

What strange creature lurks beneath the calm waters of the streams and swamps in southern Ontario, Canada? The Eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens) - the only species of newt in this area :)

These newts actually contain toxins in their skin that are lethal to most predators. 

http://www.TSTP.tv/

2013-05-08 09:19:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Always a great sight out in the field!

A rough life for this Northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon) on a warm sunny day this past weekend! 

Us Canadians never waste an opportunity to bask out in the sun!

http://www.TSTP.tv/

2013-05-06 14:39:55 (0 comments, 4 reshares, 6 +1s)

Here are few quick tips to help you conserve amphibian and reptile populations in your own backyard.

Episode 13 of a year-long 24 episode education-outreach video series starring Whit Gibbons (Herpetologist and Author), we have produced in cooperation with The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy.

"The great outdoors is the foundation of all life on Earth, including yours."

2013-04-29 10:51:33 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

Red-backed salamanders (Plethodon cinereus) are not eager to face Monday's either!

This one thought it was safely tucked away from view yesterday half under a log ... but a bright red stripe on a blue tail isn't necessarily the best camouflage against brown branches and leaves :D

http://www.TSTP.tv/

2013-04-26 18:07:53 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

The filming season is well underway here and we've got big plans for this year!

Stay tuned for footage from multiple continents - including this Moor frog (Rana arvalis) from Europe!

http://www.TSTP.tv

2013-04-24 10:20:06 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 22 +1s)

One of the best finds to make out in the field: amphibian spawn! Will definitely be checking back there shortly to see how the little guys are developing! 

Eastern/Red-spotted newt spawn (Notophthalmus viridescens)

http://www.TSTP.tv

PS Pardon the poor quality photo ... I wasn't about to stumble through the water to grab this shot and risk stepping on anything swimming around in there. I happened to spot this clump out in the water while standing on the trail.

2013-04-23 11:40:16 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 24 +1s)

WOOHOO!!!

It is Turtle Tuesday and the Painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) are out foraging and basking once again!

http://www.TSTP.tv/

2013-04-22 09:48:51 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 18 +1s)

Today's Dose of AWESOME!

With words like Demonic + Poison in its name, you will not see anything more AWESOME than this today :D

Amazing Amphibian #8: The Demonic Poison Frog (or Yapacana’s Little Red Frog), Minyobates steyermarki, is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Its range in humid montane forest habitats on the Cerro Yapacana in southern Venezuela is probably less than 10km². This small species, like other Poison Dart Frogs, is known for being highly toxic, a feature they obtain through their diet. 

Learn more about this Amazing Amphibian here: http://bit.ly/ZfwDKN

2013-04-15 09:52:30 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 24 +1s)

Check our new Amazing Amphibian for this week: Gymnopis multiplicata It is not a worm or a snake - this is definitely an amphibian and you won't believe what the young do! These amphibians take "amazing" to the extreme! 

Gymnopis multiplicata is known for the live birth of their young, which hatch inside their mother. After the young have used up their yolk sacs, they continue to feed by scraping their small teeth along the insides of their mother until they are born. The oviducts, where the babies are developing and feeding, quickly produce more layers of tissue, and the babies’ feeding does not appear to hurt their mother

Learn more about this Amazing Amphibian here: http://bit.ly/15faAYn

Have you seen this Amazing Amphibian? Submit your observations to: http://www.iNaturalist.org/

2013-04-08 10:57:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Our new video (with the master field herper himself: Whit Gibbons) is perfect for field herpers to share with friends to illustrate just how important field herping is and why we all need to get out in the field as often as we can!

And if you are not sure what field herping is this short video will introduce you to it ... and hopefully inspire you to try it out. Brace yourself though: it's addicting!

2013-04-08 10:18:31 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 19 +1s)

Morning everyone :P

2013-04-08 10:04:06 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Nothing better to start the week off with than an Amazing Amphibian ... actually, make that LOTS of Amazing Amphibians! Check out the eggs!

Hyalinobatrachium ibama, a species of Glass Frog, is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This delicate-looking frog is found only in old-growth forests, humid montane forests, and near mountain streams of Colombia. The distribution of this species is now severely fragmented. As their name implies, this Glass Frog and other species of its family (Centrolenidae) are known for their transparent skin through which you can see their internal organs.

Learn more about this Amazing Amphibian here: http://bit.ly/ZISR3b

2013-03-25 22:58:38 (6 comments, 8 reshares, 33 +1s)

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2013-03-25 22:58:05 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 12 +1s)

 Today's Dose of AWESOME: The Hellbender ... also known as the Snot Otter :D

The Hellbender, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis, is listed as ‘Near Threatened’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. It is found in the United States in large areas of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania, as well as in smaller areas of the surrounding states. 

Learn more about this Amazing Amphibian on our website: http://bit.ly/XBgI5r

2013-02-15 18:13:18 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

Nearly one in five of the world's estimated 10,000 species of lizards, snakes, turtles, crocodiles and other reptiles are threatened with extinction. These findings should sound alarm bells on the state of reptiles.

2013-02-15 18:13:56 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 17 +1s)

Happy #FrogFriday  Everyone!

Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans)

Green frogs continue to thrive throughout much of Ontario. This does not mean that they are not susceptible to habitat loss, pollution, road mortality or predation, but rather that they have, for the most part, survived these threats at the levels at which they have occurred to date. 

http://www.TSTP.tv/

2013-02-14 12:02:11 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Common European Toad (Bufo bufo)

The movement of these toads typically starts in February but peaks throughout March and April, which unfortunately means there is often a coinciding peak in road fatalities for these amphibians.

Amphibians are starting to emerge in many parts of the northern hemisphere as the weather warms up and the snow melts. Please watch for them on roads in your neighbourhood!

http://www.TSTP.tv

2013-02-13 13:42:21 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

Frogs just don't get any cooler than this! 

2013-02-11 21:33:23 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)

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2013-02-11 12:35:46 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

The more knowledge we accumulate about the status of amphibian species around the world, the better we can focus our efforts to save them.

2013-02-11 11:58:07 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

These are guidelines for managing habitats with the goals of keeping common species common, stemming the decline of imperiled species, and reducing the likelihood of species becoming listed as threatened or endangered.

If many landowners and land managers each implement some of these guidelines, then the cumulative effect can only be a positive one!

2013-02-03 10:52:40 (2 comments, 6 reshares, 26 +1s)

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Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone!

2013-02-01 10:54:46 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

A treat for the turtle lovers today!

Now that January is behind us, we're one month closer to seeing these Painted Turtles out basking in the warm glow of the sun once again! WOOHOO!

This shot is actually a screen capture from our new video "Expedition Biodiversity: Life on the Rocks." We've got LOTS of turtles in this video!

Check it out: http://www.TSTP.tv/

2013-02-01 10:46:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Wanted: Your Amphibian Conservation Success Stories

For those that may not know this already, the ASG publishes a quarterly newsletter called FrogLog. It is a resource that we have been developing to help keep both ASG members and the wider community at large up to date on the latest amphibian research and conservation news. 

You can read the latest edition of FrogLog here: http://www.amphibians.org/froglog/archive/ 

This year, we would like for each edition of FrogLog to highlight some of the amphibian conservation success stories within these regions. Have you written a paper or report describing the effects of a management intervention to conserve amphibians? Have you tried a novel technique for the conservation of an amphibian species? It could be anything from protecting, restoring or creating habitat to captive breeding and releases, as well as thei... more »

2013-01-29 11:03:18 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 10 +1s)

Episode 6 of a year-long 24 episode education-outreach video series starring Whit Gibbons: Herpetologist, Author, that we have produced in cooperation with The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy.

2013-01-22 15:58:44 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

More reptiles ... more amphibians ... more adventure ... we've got it all in our long-awaited new video! We hope you enjoy our biggest production to date!

http://www.TSTP.tv

2013-01-19 15:18:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Get ready for our new video! "Expedition Biodiversity: Life on the Rocks" launches here on Monday, the 21st of January! 

2013-01-16 23:43:28 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 24 +1s)

Green Frogs (Lithobates clamitans) tend to be rather "hoppy" ... to say the least and no pun intended! Usually they hop away long before you can get close enough to grab a half decent photo :P

But one day this past summer ... woohoo! We need not discuss the position I had to get in to take this photo (it left me bruised, with a horrifying nettle rash and a spider bite) but I think it was worth the pain :)

http://www.TSTP.tv

2013-01-16 23:41:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

FrogLog 105 is now online! We wanted to highlight some of the amazing ways in which people are helping to spread the word about amphibian conservation and show what they are doing to assist with conservation efforts on the ground. It is our hope that the stories and features we included in this special edition will inspire and motivate you to help these amazing amphibians!

2013-01-16 23:21:47 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

A New Year ... A New Job ... A New Adventure ... A New Way To Help Amphibians!

I'm excited to finally be able to announce that I am now Program Officer for the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group! 

This is a true honor for me and I am loving every minute of helping to promote the importance of amphibian conservation with this position! Why? Because I ♥ Amphibians! 

http://www.amphibians.org/

ps Me and my iFrogography Project (http://www.iFrogography.com) in action: Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus)

2013-01-04 21:58:27 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 14 +1s)

Happy Frog Friday Everyone!!!

Four iFrogography Frog Photos For Frog Friday :D

4 Green Frogs (Lithobates clamitans) photographed this past summer with my iPhone for the iFrogography Project!

Found a frog? Got a cell phone? GRAB THAT SHOT! Then show us what you got!

http://www.iFrogography.com

2013-01-04 21:53:42 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 29 +1s)

Adopt a senior cat and you'll have the greatest friend ever :)

I adopted Buddy this past fall ... 8 years old ... terrified of the squirrels outside in my yard ... probably the world's worst mouser ... but the world's most loving and social lap cat ever ... and an excellent foot-warmer :)

ps See, it's not just frogs and snakes that I love :P
 

2013-01-02 15:32:34 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

Wishing you happiness, peace, hope and togetherness throughout The Year of the Snake!

Happy New Year From The Herparazzi at The Sticky Tongue Project!!!

http://www.TheStickyTongueProject.com

2012-12-12 15:54:02 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

The Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus)

The classifications of "threatened" and "endangered" are vital to the survival of rare and imperiled species. We are working on the front lines in the field to help determine which species warrant these and other designations, and what we can do to bring their numbers back up so that they can someday be delisted.

http://biodiversitygroup.org/topics/endangered_species.html

2012-12-12 15:45:01 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 10 +1s)

Frog Rock: Conservation with a Kick!

Come for the Party, Stay for the Cause!

Check the Frog Rock video, the party season is here!

Please share far and wide and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/243992412394690_

2012-12-12 10:56:01 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Calling all #photographers ! Want to see your photo alongside some of world's greatest wildlife photographs? Enter our Wildlife in Winter (where you live) Photo Contest! Just tag them #winterwildlifephotos  Can't wait to see your shots and please share on to your friends! 

2012-12-12 10:30:49 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Frog Rock: Conservation with a Kick!

Come for the Party, Stay for the Cause!

Admission is FREE!

Full Details: http://www.amphibians.org/frog-rock/

More to come on this fantastic event soon. If you are in New York we hope to see you there....

2012-12-08 23:04:59 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

Santa Cecilia Glass frog, Teratohyla midas, an inhabitant of the Amazonian rainforests of Ecuador and Peru. 
Rana de cristal de Santa Cecilia, Teratohyla midas, habita los bosques lluviosos amazónicos de Ecuador y Peru. ~SRR

2012-12-07 14:37:46 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

Amphibian populations are declining across the globe. Click the link to find out what you can do about it!

http://biodiversitygroup.org/topics/amphibian_declines.html

2012-12-03 11:34:15 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

In the spirit of conservation, we want to show you how beautiful many snakes can be!

Presenting the 2nd episode of the year-long 24 episode education-outreach web series starring Whit Gibbons: Herpetologist, Author that we have produced in cooperation with The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy.

2012-11-26 10:40:34 (3 comments, 4 reshares, 15 +1s)

Our NEW video shines the spotlight on an extremely successful and inspirational reptile conservation program in Ontario, Canada! 

Never underestimate the power of small groups to achieve something great! It does not take a lot of time, money and effort to make a difference! 

If you love this video, please share it to help inspire others!

Long Point Provincial Park is home to 19 species of turtles and snakes, of which 12 are listed as being Species at Risk. These reptiles frequently cross the road or bask on it for warmth within the park. Unfortunately, this puts them in danger and many were being killed. 

The Long Point Basin Land Trust and Long Point Provincial Park worked together to make the park safer for these animals.

2012-11-19 17:54:45 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

We clearly need a herpetologist in the upper echelon of the Obama Administration. 

2012-11-19 11:55:53 (2 comments, 5 reshares, 19 +1s)

We are now live!!! :D

Presenting the first episode of the year-long 24 episode education-outreach web series starring Whit Gibbons: Herpetologist, Author that we have produced in cooperation with The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy!

This series will feature "fascinating facts and helpful conservation tips" for everyone "from homeowners to professional land and wildlife managers.

We hope you will +1 and SHARE!

2012-11-13 12:30:05 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Got 30 seconds to spare and need a laugh? 

Check out our new short amphibian-themed video featuring a hilarious unedited clip from one of our field trips this year :D 

2012-11-08 19:04:18 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 24 +1s)

A picture of the endemic species Mehuín green frog, Insuetophrynus acarpicus, from the type locality, Mehuín, Los Ríos Region, Chile. This is one of our most endangered frogs, and only a few people know about it!!! :/ ~ Felipe Rabanal 

2012-11-06 12:42:19 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 23 +1s)

Today's Smile :D

The Common European Frog (Rana temporaria) errrr ... make that Tadpole!!!

Photographer: Unknown

2012-11-05 10:12:57 (8 comments, 7 reshares, 46 +1s)

Multiple Doses of Awww ... and Multiple Doses of Awesome to start your week with!

Tree Frog Eggs!!!

Photographer: G Gallice

2012-10-30 16:58:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

YES!!!!!!!!!!!

“The success story of the small Kihansi Spray Toad can teach us big lessons for the future of biodiversity conservation... no species and no situation is too dire to try to save life on Earth. Extinction in the wild is not forever.”