Uplifting News: Beautiful Australian Frog Returns to the Wild with the Help of ‘Frog Spas’ and ‘Frog Saunas’ | A Step in the Right Direction

Uplifting News: Beautiful Australian Frog Returns to the Wild with the Help of ‘Frog Spas’ and ‘Frog Saunas’ | A Step in the Right Direction

Why this story matters: While it may not dominate headlines, this story reflects meaningful change in action. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to animals, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. Releasing a green and golden bell frog back in the wild – Credit: University of Canberra This beautiful amphibian is being reintroduced to wetlands around Australia’s capital of Canberra after suffering a population collapse due to chytrid fungus. Called the green and golden bell frog, these animals were bred in captivity and will be released in groups of 15 into ponds and wetlands having been immunized against a disease caused by the fungus. They will also be let free in areas where “frog saunas” have been built—basically piles of black bricks covered in a pyramid of rigid plastic sheets. The slots and holes in the bricks are perfect for the frogs to shelter in, and at toasty temperatures lethal to the chytrid fungus. Would you like to read mo…