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Photo by Brian Gratwicke (Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anyone up for a mid-week road trip?\u00a0 I know I am so let’s all get to the airport and fly down to Panama.\u00a0 If you already live there, do you mind picking us up at the airport?\u00a0 So why the adventure to Panama?\u00a0 Well, this is the only place that we may have a chance to see the Panamanian Golden Frog in the wild.\u00a0 I am not going to lie to you though.\u00a0 Our chances of finding one are very very slim.\u00a0 You see this particular toad (I know it is a called a frog but it is really a toad) is critically endangered and some records indicate that it has been extinct in the wild since 2007.\u00a0 There are some breeding pairs in captivity which they are trying to use to save the species.<\/p>\n

The Panamanian Golden Frog (every time I say this name, I think of Animaniacs for some reason… you know the cartoon with Pinky and the Brain) has smooth skin and a frog-like appearance.\u00a0 Probably why they originally called it a frog but it actually does belong to the the toad side of the family.\u00a0 Like other frogs and toads this Golden Frog is capable of releasing a water-soluble neuro-toxin against any potential predators.\u00a0 As usual, the bright colours give them away.\u00a0 Let this be a lesson for you – don’t pet beautifully, bright coloured animals.<\/p>\n

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Waving Goodbye - Photo by Brian Gratwicke (Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I found the communication tactics of the Panamanian Golden Frog to be rather interesting.\u00a0 Yes, they socialize with other frogs by using various sounds from their throat.\u00a0 Now, I know that isn’t very bizarre but they also wave their hands in an attempt to socialize.\u00a0 Yep, they will actually wave to their fellow frogs.\u00a0 This waving motion can mean many things including a happy greeting or a “back off, bud”.\u00a0\u00a0 Does anyone else find it ironic that this animal is able to wave goodbye, just before they go extinct.\u00a0 Kind of sad, isn’t it?<\/p>\n

If you are looking for more information about this declining toad species then I suggest you check out Project Golden Frog<\/a>.\u00a0 Yeah, they have a whole project named after them.\u00a0 I bet that makes them feel pretty important.\u00a0 It is a pretty good resource so I encourage you to check it out.<\/p>\n

I guess I should “hop” back onto my plane if I want to make it home in time for Christmas.\u00a0 Enjoy the rest of your day folks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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