[sotd] Frogs: A Chorus of Colors [April 27, 2011]
- From: "Site of the Day" <amholm@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:27:22 -0300
Site of the Day for Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
Today's site, from the American Museum of Natural History, presents an exhibit
focused on one of nature's most fascinating species. Gentle Subscribers will
discover some of the facets that make the frog a vital link in the environmental
chain.
"Brilliant orange, bright blue, dazzling red -- frogs come in an astonishing
array
of colors. This vivid assortment of hues hints at the remarkable diversity that
exists among the frog species inhabiting the globe. ... Explore the rich and
colorful diversity of frogs, and learn about their evolution and biology and the
threats they face in the world's changing environments." - from the website
Opening with a welcoming frog chorus, the exhibit's introduction notes the
adaptability of the species but also sounds a warning before going on to explain
the frog's biological characteristics. Further sections showcase a number of
different types of frogs, from the well-known American bullfrog to the decidedly
peculiar Vietnamese mossy frog, while another section provides surprising
information on poisonous members of the species. Additional topics document
reproduction, frog life and their relationship to the ecosystems they inhabit.
Although the "frogcam" is not operational, the frog calls section offers the
sounds
of a number of Madagascar amphibians.
Jump over to the exhibition for a look at this remarkable species at:
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/frogs/intro/
A.M. Holm
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