Program to protect frogs with saunas made of bricks

August 5, 2024 11:31 AM

Anthony's idea for frog-saving saunas went global. Can he harness his viral moment? At least 90 species of frogs have been made extinct by chytrid fungus worldwide. But a program to protect other frogs with saunas made of bricks is proving promising.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries (7 comments total)

It’s always nice to see low-tech solutions to serious problems. Go, frogs!
posted by GenjiandProust at 12:41 PM on August 5 [4 favorites]

That smile on Dr Waddle's face is the BEST!

You know where I've seen that smile before?
On every person who is holding a frog.
posted by Silvery Fish at 1:05 PM on August 5 [6 favorites]

Perhaps this is the secret origin story of the extremely minor Venture Brothers villain Brick Frog, whose abilities consist solely of "brick-throwing and frog-being."
posted by Strange Interlude at 1:58 PM on August 5 [1 favorite]

Was just reading about the green and golden bell frog a few days ago!
In that respected academic paper The toronto sun
Why yes it's a tabloid.
posted by yyz at 2:23 PM on August 5

"Amphibians have been heralded as Canaries in the Coal Mine, being sentinels of a host of environmental changes due to their biphasic life style with life stages relying on both aquatic and terrestrial systems, their moist permeable skin which is a sensitive respiratory organ, and their central position in food webs."
posted by jeffburdges at 3:51 PM on August 5

Anyone who saves frogs is a hero in my book, thanks for posting!!
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 5:50 AM on August 6 [1 favorite]

I've a question: All toads are poisonous, but are common toads poisonous enough to be safe from domestic cats? I do not care about the visiting cat, only worried about the nearby toad population.
posted by jeffburdges at 5:51 PM on August 7