northern leopard frogs
Coverage of northern leopard frogs in the Nexus archive.
- Northern leopard frogs find new home in Arizona rim country
Over 100 northern leopard frogs were relocated to a newly renovated wetland on Dye Ranch in Arizona to establish a new population. The project, led by Arizona Game and Fish, aims to counter the species' decline due to climate change, drought, invasive species, and chytrid fungus. Collaborators included Wetland Restoration and Training LLC and Bat Conservation International.
- The Deformed Frogs of Le Sueur County
In August 1995, students in Le Sueur County discovered deformed northern leopard frogs at Ney Pond, prompting an investigation by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Judy Helgen and her team documented high rates of deformities, leading to nationwide reports and scientific research into potential causes like pesticides, UV radiation, and parasites.