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All Posts Tagged With: "amphibians"

The Dragon Chronicles: The Olm and Other Troglobites

Of all the troglobites, it is perhaps the olm that is the star. Troglobites are built to survive in the dark cave systems below the earth's surface.

Nov 30th, 2010 | 8 comments

Frogs: The Thin Green Line: Video: Full Episode

Population by population, species by species, amphibians are vanishing off the face of the Earth. Watch the full episode now.

Apr 18th, 2010 | 110 comments

Frogs: The Thin Green Line: What You Can Do to Help the Frogs

Scientists are struggling to understand why frogs are dying all over the world. But everyone can be a part of the solution. Here are some ways you can help.

Apr 16th, 2010 | 35 comments

Frogs: The Thin Green Line: Interactive Map: Frogs Around the World

Learn more about some of the frogs featured in Frogs: The Thin Green Line on this interactive map.

Apr 15th, 2010 | 10 comments

Frogs: The Thin Green Line: Video: Agriculture’s Effect on Frogs

Scientist Tyrone Hayes is studying the how agricultural chemicals, including fertilizers and pesticides, are affecting the health of frogs.

Apr 14th, 2010 | 5 comments

Frogs: The Thin Green Line: Video: Behind the Scenes

Allison Argo, the filmmaker behind Frogs: The Thin Green Line, discusses the making of the film in this Web-exlusive video.

Apr 13th, 2010 | 15 comments

Frogs: The Thin Green Line: Introduction

(Airs Sunday, April 18) More than a third of all amphibians have already been lost, and more are disappearing every day. A fungus called chytrid has been identified as the major culprit.

Mar 25th, 2010 | 94 comments

Frogs: The Thin Green Line: Update From Allison (May 2009)

Frogs filmmaker Allison Argo talks about her recent screening in London, and how you can make your own backyard frog pond.

May 19th, 2009 | 1 comment

Frogs: The Thin Green Line: Notes from the Director

Go behind the scenes with me, Allison Argo, as I share stories from the making of Frogs: The Thin Green Line.

Apr 3rd, 2009 | 3 comments

Frogs: The Thin Green Line: A World Without Amphibians

Amphibians are linchpins in their ecosystems and important in medical research. What would the world be like without them?

Mar 28th, 2009 | 8 comments
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