The Amphibian Foundation's Frog Blog

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Andrew Gray, a collaborator and friend with our Amphibian Conservation Program took this shot of the Eyelash Marsupial Frog ( Gastrotheca cornuta ) sculpted in plants (mosaiculture) The Atlanta skyline in back ... Andrew Gray , from the Manchester Museum visited a few weeks ago. Andrew's amphibian conservation collection at the museum features one of the most interesting groups of frogs there is — the Phyllomedusines (Leaf and Monkey Frogs). His program was featured on Sir David Attenborough's most recent (and excellent) frog documentary 'Fantastic Frogs'. Be sure to check it out when you can. Andrew highlighted his visit on the Manchester Museum's 'frog blog' including some pictures below. Here is a link to the article: http://frogblogmanchester.com/2014/07/06/15364/ My goofy mug, and also a cool Hippo Frog ( Lepidobatrachus ) coffee mug

Louie Psihoyos, documentary film-maker who was awarded an Oscar (best documentary) for his film 'The Cove', is completing a new documentary on the global endangered species crisis. Louie's own personal concerns for the environment are reflected in his film topics and in the founding of the Oceanic Preservation Society. The Cove brought awareness to the continued slaughter of dolphins in Taitzi Bay, which is estimated at over 20,000 dolphin/year. His next documentary will highlight the imperiled species from around the world. The amphibian component will feature our Amphibian Conservation Program and was filmed in the frogPOD. The frogPOD houses, in isolation from other amphibians, one of the rarest assemblages of amphibians — all rescued from a chytrid fungus outbreak in Central Panama in 2005. Not the most spacious of places to film, but it worked. I will be sure to post when the movie is released. Here are some pictures from the filming. Joel Sartore, Nation Geogr...

Gastrotheca cornuta , the Horned marsupial frog, in the frogPOD at Atlanta Botanical Garden .  Gastrotheca cornuta This critically endangered species was first bred in captivity here at the Garden. One component of the research we do in the Department of Research and Conservation is simply learning how to keep these, and other endangered frog species alive, healthy and breeding. Gastrotheca cornuta No two frog species have the exact same care requirements, and the advancements we make here with our conservation collection are shared with institutions and individuals around the world, including the regions where frogs are particularly threatened.

Marsupial frogs are amazing animals. When breeding, the male will fertilize the eggs and aid in placing them in the female's brooding pouch on her back. Most frogs will lay their eggs in the water where they will develop without the help or protection of either parent, but the female Marsupial frog will carry her young in her pouch until they are ready to emerge as tiny froglets. Female Marsupial frog We have 2 of these beautiful frogs on display in our ' Frogs of Panama ' exhibit, and both of them were born here in our frogPOD! Currently, in our frogPOD, there is a female brooding another clutch of eggs. We are all waiting patiently and not disturbing her for the three months it takes for them to develop. We will keep you posted and hopefully soon, we will have new Marsupial froglets of this endangered species!