To Keep Frogs
- To get an ‘amphibian keepers licence’ is essential for frogs in captivity
- Never take frogs from the wild, always from licensed keepers
Threats
- The removal of places for frogs to shelter like rocks and logs
- Introducing pollutants into rivers, creeks and other waterways
- Exotic fish, cane toads and displaced frogs into the wild
- Modification and loss of habitat.
- Disease – chytrid fungus
- Changes to natural water flows and water quality
- Poor knowledge of the species’ distribution, taxonomy and history of local extinction
Habitats
- Preserve wetlands
- Keep rocks and logs for shelter
- Build a frog friendly pond
- Exclude livestock from portion of habitat
Frog Info
- Frog and Tadpole Study Group (FATS) (02) 9371 9129
- FROG WATCH 0419249728
- National Parks and Wildlife Services 1300361967
All general facts and information were obtained from http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/