Thanks for this posting by Mike Comet. No doubt, Amphibians are one of the best Biological Indicators on this Planet?.....very thin and skin willing to absorb about anything. An incredible cardio-vascular network/capillary network willing to absorb about anything.
No World's expert here, but have witnessed Amphibian deaths over the smallest issue. So, I think they can work for us at least in this way? Am not exactly sure we are listening? Again, controversial....we live and die by the things the Atrazine gives us in the end. My point, a great topic for Teaching, some choices need to be made. Sooner than later, in my opinion. On the other end of this story.....there are places where Introduced Frogs have become a nightmare for Locals in every way. Hawaii, etc. I have several sp. of Poison Frogs and also Red-eyed Tree Frogs, all captive-bred. So, I love these guys and even Native sp. to Michigan. Only a guess, Reptiles might be a bit more durable to what we expose them to? Thanks for listening as always. Mike Nolan No, I am not looking for a new job doing this, but talk about a great article to tie in ecology/man's impact/evolution/reproductive isolation/hormones/everything!!! http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/science/03/01/pesticide.study.frogs/index.html?hpt=T2 Along that same line of chemical castration, here is the link to a module I produced here at the University of Florida on "Environmental Contaminants and Their Effects on Florida Alligators". Be sure to click on Index on the second screen for a list of links to all the topics in the module. http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/EIS/Alligator/ ---------- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and/or your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit ************************************************************************************************** "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" "Spanish/Cultural Immersion Programs: Spain, Mexico, Central and South America" Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Google Talk/MS IM/Skype: travelwithrandr AOL IM: buddythemacaw E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org **************************************************************************************************
