World Frog Day 2024
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Today is World Frog Day. Since 2003, it is meant to provide awareness regarding these living beings and provide them with a safer environment in which to hopefully thrive. It is observed each March 20 annually, coinciding appropriately enough with the spring equinox — which arrived last night at 11:06 pm and ostensibly marks the beginning of amphibian season in the wetlands.
Frogs are both predators and prey in the animal world. They are also sentinel animals which indicate problems in the environment such as chemical pollution. If you see a lot of misshapen frogs with duplicated or malformed limbs in your area you may wish to pursue those pollutants responsible.
Much like the town of Gaston ran off Nassau Recycle Corporation when it became evident that they were out to pollute the ground water in that area with lead. My history with the toads and frogs of the area could likewise have been better. When I was a young man I declined to provide safety for those creatures smaller than I was. My cruelty became the stuff of legend in my own mind. Now I am much more aware of these creatures and go out of my way to save them from traffic and other hazards.
I hope you have a happy World Frog Day and try to remember that we are not the only inhabitants of the Earth. I am ashamed to have forgotten this in my youth.
See Also:
Save The Frogs Day 2023
Toad in the Rain
Things I won't Eat
Animal Rights are Relative