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An Extremely Ribbiting Discussion
Description
April is National Frog Month, and what better way to celebrate these boisterous, shape-shifting amphibians than hearing from the experts who care for them here at the Aquarium?
In this episode, our ambassador animal coordinator and senior herpetologist wax poetic about frog calls, explain why our poison dart frogs actually aren't poisonous and talk about the incredible survival strategies that allow frogs to survive in places you probably wouldn't believe.
Learn more about the Poison Dart Frogs' Malagasy cousins, the Mantellas: https://youtu.be/QjDMz8yLR3g
Episode cast
- Casey Phillips, senior communications specialist, host and foster frog parent
- Charlie Olson, senior herpetologist
- Tanisha La Guardia, ambassador animal coordinator
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