http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs-the-thin-green-line/introduction/4763/ New Episode Premieres Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 8pm on PBS (check local listings) Frogs have been living on this planet for more than 360 million years. Today, however, all their remarkable adaptations and survival tactics are failing them. Recent discoveries are startling: more than a third of all amphibians – most of which are frogs and toads – have already been lost, and more are disappearing every day. A fungus called chytrid has been identified as the major culprit, and so far the spread of the fungus can’t be stopped.
“Frogs: The Thin Green Line” premieres on PBS Sunday, April 5 at 8 pm (check local listings). “Frogs: The Thin Green Line” is part of the 27th season of the Peabody and Emmy award-winning series produced by Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS. Major support provided by Canon U.S.A. Inc., SC Johnson, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs-the-thin-green-line/introduction/4763/
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A frog’s life cycle begins as an egg that develops into a tadpole, and this tadpole will develop front legs and back legs. Find out how frogs use their tails as a nutrient base with help from a veterinarian in this free video on frogs and pet care.
Expert: James Talbott
Contact: www.belleforestanimalhospital.com
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
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This male was so fixated on attracting a female that he began siging sitting on my leg
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Frogs typically have larger, more bulging eyes than toads, and frogs usually have a more narrow body. Learn about the skin differences between frogs and toads with help from a veterinarian in this free video on frogs, toads and pet care.
Expert: James Talbott
Contact: www.belleforestanimalhospital.com
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
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Pathagoras is a bearded dragon.
Ralph is an Oriental Fire Bellied Toad.
Note: Ralph uses a mini-gerbal ball/mouse ball. Its the next size down from the standard gerbal/hampster ball. I never leave Ralph in his ball for more than a couple hours because then he’ll need his water. It doesnt bother him it keeps him exercised and his weight regulated (and keeps Pathagoras from eating him). I’ve had Ralph over 6 years.
Note: Pathagoras is a little over 4 years old. His color varies depending on his mood. Mostly he’s a dirty orange but when he’s excited or full of energy he’s a bright yellow. When he’s angry or agitated about smething he’s bright yellow but his beard turns dark black (thats how we know when he’s ed about something). Black = get back! lol
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What is the Difference Between Frogs and Toads?
Frogs and toads look superficially quite similar. However, frogs usually have a smooth, moist skin and spend most of their lives in or near water (their moistness makes them susceptible to drying out). They have longer hind legs than toads and characteristically move by leaping. In contrast, toads usually have a dry, warty-looking skin and spend most of their time living on land. Their hind legs are shorter than frogs and they crawl rather than jump.
Toads are fascinating creatures and there is absolutely no truth to the old wives tale that handling them can give you warts! (Viruses give you warts, not toads.) They should of course always be handled with great care to avoid injuring them. You should also always wash your hands afterwards because of the toxins in the toad’s skin.
Toads are predators, typically eating insects and small animals such as worms, slugs and snails. Prey is seized with the long sticky tongue, which is rooted at the front of the mouth. This can be extended by as much as 25mm.
Common Frog (Rana temporaria) Common Toad (Bufo bufo)
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terrarium set up for my
Fire Belly Toads, tree frogs,fire belly newts, and Fancy Guppies.
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IN THIS SCENE: The eating habits of the Cane Toad are explained . . .
ABOUT THE FILM: Cane Toads - Bufo Marinus, natives of Hawaii - were imported to Australia in 1935 in attempt to rid the country of the Greyback beetle, which was rapidly destroying their sugarcane crop. The Cane Toads adapted beautifully to their new surroundings. The problem was, the beetle could fly and the Cane Toad couldn’t. What the Cane Toad is unusually proficent at, however, is making more Cane Toads - thousands upon thousands more.
Cane Toads: An Unnatural History tells the story of this amphibious ault - the whole story, warts and all.
“An absolute delight!” -The New York Times
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http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs-the-thin-green-line/introduction/4763/ Allison Argo, the filmmaker behind “Frogs: The Thin Green Line,” discusses the making of the film in this Web-exlusive video. From the construction of an artificial pond set, to seeing the effects of the chytrid fungus first-hand, Allison describes the challenges she encountered in this project. With one-third of amphibian species threatened with extinction, Allison thinks the story of frogs “is probably the most important environmental story of our time.”
“Frogs: The Thin Green Line” premieres on PBS Sunday, April 5 at 8 pm (check local listings). “Frogs: The Thin Green Line” is part of the 27th season of the Peabody and Emmy award-winning series produced by Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS. Major support provided by Canon U.S.A. Inc., SC Johnson, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs-the-thin-green-line/introduction/4763/
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Wood frogs grow to be about two or three inches, and they are typically kept in an aquarium with a moist bottom. Learn about the wood frog’s ability to adapt its blood to freezing temperatures with help from a veterinarian in this free video on frogs and pet care.
Expert: James Talbott
Contact: www.belleforestanimalhospital.com
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
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