http://amphibianrescue.org A project to save Panama's incredible frogs and salamanders Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:23:10 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://amphibianrescue.org/?page_id=691&cpage=1#comment-1083 Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project » It’s on: With “text FROG” we’re raising $50K for frogs Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:23:10 +0000 http://amphibianrescue.org/?page_id=691#comment-1083 [...] $50K for Frogs Campaign [...] [...] $50K for Frogs Campaign [...]

]]> http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=675&cpage=1#comment-1079 Jeff Coulter Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:51:57 +0000 http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=675#comment-1079 That was the most amazing trip of my life! Tramping through the streams, marshes and swamps with you and Brian gave me an entirely new appreciation for the beauty of these wonderful, and endangered, animals. My favorite part was the shared sense of awe we had after tracking down calls to find the frog in question. Gently capturing, and later releasing, the frog, and "oohing" and "ahhhing" over color, size, call, species, etc. That was the most amazing trip of my life! Tramping through the streams, marshes and swamps with you and Brian gave me an entirely new appreciation for the beauty of these wonderful, and endangered, animals. My favorite part was the shared sense of awe we had after tracking down calls to find the frog in question. Gently capturing, and later releasing, the frog, and “oohing” and “ahhhing” over color, size, call, species, etc.

]]> http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=675&cpage=1#comment-1078 Jeff Coulter Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:51:57 +0000 http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=675#comment-1078 That was the most amazing trip of my life! Tramping through the streams, marshes and swamps with you and Brian gave me an entirely new appreciation for the beauty of these wonderful, and endangered, animals. My favorite part was the shared sense of awe we had after tracking down calls to find the frog in question. Gently capturing, and later releasing, the frog, and "oohing" and "ahhhing" over color, size, call, species, etc. That was the most amazing trip of my life! Tramping through the streams, marshes and swamps with you and Brian gave me an entirely new appreciation for the beauty of these wonderful, and endangered, animals. My favorite part was the shared sense of awe we had after tracking down calls to find the frog in question. Gently capturing, and later releasing, the frog, and “oohing” and “ahhhing” over color, size, call, species, etc.

]]> http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=605&cpage=1#comment-1075 Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project » Guppy Travels: Finis Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:00:12 +0000 http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=605#comment-1075 [...] I think about the female harlequin frog (Atelopus limosus) of the highland variation that may be the very last of her kind. Every day that I was at Summit, I made sure to check in on her. If the everyone was as gentle with [...] [...] I think about the female harlequin frog (Atelopus limosus) of the highland variation that may be the very last of her kind. Every day that I was at Summit, I made sure to check in on her. If the everyone was as gentle with [...]

]]> http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=628&cpage=1#comment-1074 Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project » Guppy Travels: Finis Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:59:55 +0000 http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=628#comment-1074 [...] I left Panama yesterday with an even stronger conviction, if that’s possible. I am relieved that there are those among us who are dedicated to biodiversity and to preserving what this beautiful planet has to offer. Those who understand the difference between using and abusing power. Amphibians have strong advocates and I will continue to help seek new recruits. [...] [...] I left Panama yesterday with an even stronger conviction, if that’s possible. I am relieved that there are those among us who are dedicated to biodiversity and to preserving what this beautiful planet has to offer. Those who understand the difference between using and abusing power. Amphibians have strong advocates and I will continue to help seek new recruits. [...]

]]> http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=593&cpage=1#comment-1073 Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project » Guppy Travels: Finis Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:56:16 +0000 http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=593#comment-1073 [...] moving the project ahead more quickly than expected. 5. Frog calls. Brian, Jeff and I spent many nights out in the rainforest collecting frogs for photo shoots the next morning. On one particularly successful night, one little frog decided to [...] [...] moving the project ahead more quickly than expected. 5. Frog calls. Brian, Jeff and I spent many nights out in the rainforest collecting frogs for photo shoots the next morning. On one particularly successful night, one little frog decided to [...]

]]> http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=583&cpage=1#comment-1072 Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project » Guppy Travels: Finis Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:55:59 +0000 http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=583#comment-1072 [...] full week of being nothing but frog mad. When I close my eyes, it’s frogs that I see. When there’s a nearby chirp, it’s [...] [...] full week of being nothing but frog mad. When I close my eyes, it’s frogs that I see. When there’s a nearby chirp, it’s [...]

]]> http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=478&cpage=1#comment-1067 Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project » Guppy Travels: Day Six Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:46:17 +0000 http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=478#comment-1067 [...] only in captivity at EVACC and a number of zoos and aquaria in the United States. Yet Panama still celebrates the golden frog and markets are filled with statues and artwork aimed at capturing these animals’ beauty. My [...] [...] only in captivity at EVACC and a number of zoos and aquaria in the United States. Yet Panama still celebrates the golden frog and markets are filled with statues and artwork aimed at capturing these animals’ beauty. My [...]

]]> http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=628&cpage=1#comment-1058 admin Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:55:13 +0000 http://amphibianrescue.org/?p=628#comment-1058 Thanks Lindsay, It's a good take home message, frogs have no voice and very few people speaking for them, so help us please and be a frog advocate, or just come to Panama and lend a hand (tell us first - see international volunteers page) Thanks Lindsay, It’s a good take home message, frogs have no voice and very few people speaking for them, so help us please and be a frog advocate, or just come to Panama and lend a hand (tell us first – see international volunteers page)

]]> http://amphibianrescue.org/?page_id=162&cpage=1#comment-1057 Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project » Guppy Travels: Day Five Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:46:03 +0000 http://amphibianrescue.org/?page_id=162#comment-1057 [...] News [...] [...] News [...]

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