Frog Source

Every time I learn about an animal using tools, setting traps or otherwise engaging in behavior I normally wouldn't expect, I get so excited. Don't you? It's so neat to see the things different species are capable of, even if it disturbs us, like this huntsman spider might do.

Scientists think the spider actually sews leaves together to trap frogs for dinner! They use leaves to make a little hollow spot perfect for a frog habitat and then go after their prey once they're vulnerable and comfortable. This saddens me as a person who loves frogs and makes frog habitats in my own yard, but also thrills me as a person who is just excited by what creatures can do.

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Poaching and collecting endangered animals has been a problem for years, and scientists and activists are looking for outside-the-box solutions to try to combat the issue. One controversial way that activists are cutting down on frogs being trafficked is simply breeding them and selling them for cheaper prices instead.

Poison dart frogs are coveted by collectors due to their bright colors and deadly reputation, but they're also endangered or even critically endangered. That's why this method may help protect them in the wild, even if it doesn't stop the exploitation. The irony is that the collectors are even facing pressure to have their frogs sustainably sourced when they share photos on social media!

Hopefully one day we can stop trafficking, period, but for now, this may help. What do you think of this controversial idea?

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy have had a tumultuous relationship over the years, and they've been apart for around five years now, believe it or not. The thing is, they've always broken up and gotten back together again, so it may just be another marketing ploy--especially since they were just interviewed and asked if they'd get back together again and both were a bit elusive about it.

Kermit's not dating at the moment, and we all remember how they paired him with a nicer, younger pig when they split that made it certainly look like a midlife crisis. Many fans are glad they're not a couple anymore since Piggy has been so abusive toward her Kermie, and if they do reconcile it should be done with her learning from those mistakes and treating the frog with respect. Kermit also shouldn't reconcile with Piggy if he's going to act embarrassed about their relationship all of the time as he has in the past.

Do you hope these Muppets will get back together, or should they do a rendition of a certain Taylor Swift song?

In Mississippi, there's an outdoor museum of sorts for anyone who loves frogs. The sculpture garden is filled with different kinds of frogs, many made from wood and posed in whimsical fashions. Created by artist Louise Cadney Coleman, the frogs bring joy to amphibian enthusiasts who visit from near and wide.

The garden is nearly an acre in side and is composed of all kinds of creatures that the folk artist has made from both found wood as well as branches for a natural look. There are also dioramas of frogs to enjoy.

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