How to Read Science News!

This is a It's Okay to be Smart video on how to read science news. There is a lot of news floating around on the internet, and it is easy to be sucked in and believe what's out there. However everything you read should be taken with a grain of salt. Watch this video to learn tips on how to become a better science news reader!

(c) PBS Digital Studios

Ontario Building on Endangered Frog's Habitat!

Ontario is allowing the lethal removal of the endangered Fowler Toad from its habitat just to establish non-essential condos and shopping developments. This is a protected species and this sort of action should not be happening. Protect our fellow creatures, no matter how small. Meaningless destruction from big development agencies must stop! Go to SAVE THE FROGS!'s link to read more on the issue. 

(c) Nick Gustafson

New Species of Porcupine Discovered!

In April of this year a new species of porcupine (Coendou baturitensis) was discovered in the forests of Brazil. This tree dwelling mammal has an interesting feature for a porcupine which is a prehensile tail. The porcupine averages in length between 0.7 to 1 meters and weighs between 3 to 5 kilograms. They also have a really big nose that makes them look really cute! Check out more of the article  >> here << .

(c) Hugo Fernandes Ferreira

Frog Christmas Decorations

Need some cool ideas for Christmas decorations, how about some frog decorations! And why don't you support some amphibian conservation this holiday season as well. >> www.savethefrogs.com <<

(c) Leah Klehn

Learn About the Endangered Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog!

Check out SAVE THE FROGS! informational video on the Endangered Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog and what threats are opposing them! >> SAVE THE FROGS! <<

(c) SAVE THE FROGS

Check Out My Wildlife-Awareness FB Page

Contains news, animal profiles, animal videos and more! >> Wildlife Awareness << 

(c) Leah Klehn

Cool Wildlife Site - WWF WildFINDER

I stumbled across this cool website while looking for some cool animal sites. The World Wildlife Fund has this awesome interactive site which has animal profiles on animals throughout all the regions of the world. 

Snap shot of WWF WildFINDER website

>> WildFINDER <<

Iranian Cheetah

I tend to know a lot of obscure animals, so I figured I knew a great majority about cheetahs. But this is the first time I have ever heard about Iranian or Asiatic cheetahs. There are estimated to be only 70 to 110 individuals remaining in the wild. Check out the current project that is being done on these cheetahs to better understand how to conserve them. >> panthera.org << 

(c) Panthera and other joining groups

Old Staten Island Dump blossoming into NYC's Largest Solar Facility

2,200 acres of the former Staten Island dump will be converted into a solar facility surrounded by parks, delineated wetlands, trails, and other wildlife areas! The project is said to start in 2015. This is an awesome example how once a societies dump can turn into a eco-friendly system. More projects like this should be implemented across the globe. Check out the article >> here << 

(c) James Corner - Field Operations

Proposed Listing of Northern Long-Eared Bat as Endangered Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has extended the public comment period until January 2nd. If this is the first time hearing news of the listing of the Northern Long-Eared Bat check out the proposal >> here << . Comments can also be submitted from this site. Bats are suffering from a fungus called white-nosed syndrome so in my opinion it would be wise for the USFWS to list them as endangered.  

(c) Leah Klehn (just ignore the happy halloween)

Some other endangered animal proposals that I found interesting.  
>> Canada Lynx <<
>> 5 species of Sturgeon <<

A Save The Frogs Office for Ghana!

Save the Frogs! has been working with Ghana in establishing amphibian conservation in the area, however all current organization for this small chapter has been done in crowded internet cafes and university computer labs. Please help them raise $2,000 for equipment and furnishings for Ghana's new office! >> Click here to see the blog <<

(c) Save the Frogs!