In episode 56. I sat down with Dr. Caroline Lotter and we discussed the life history of Pixie Frogs. However, since the majority of Caroline's work focuses on bats, I thought it would be interesting to do a short bonus episode dedicated to her work with bats. We also discuss Jane Goodall, and how meeting her helped influence Dr. Lotter's career. If you'd like to support the show:https://www.patreon.com/Amphibicast

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AmphibiCast is the Original Amphibian Focused Podcast. Each weekly episode features informative and educational content for hobbyists, naturalists, ecologists, pet enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates frogs, toads and salamanders.
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Folge vom 18.09.2021Bonus Episode: Bats, Humans, and meeting Jane Goodall with Dr. Caroline Lotter
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Folge vom 17.09.2021Episode 56. Natural History of the Pyxie! with Dr. Caroline LotterHave you ever been interested in how Pixie frogs (pyxicephalus adspersus) live in the wild?In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Caroline Lotter of Inkululeko Wildlife Service in South Africa and we talk about the unique lifestyle and conflicts that pixies face in the wild. There is more to pixies than just their voracious appetites!For more information visit:https:/www.iws-sa.co.za/
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Folge vom 10.09.2021Episode 55. Ameerega and More with Nick Gamble of Cleveland Frog CompanyIn this Episode I sit down with Nick Gamble of the Cleveland Frog Company. Nick has worked with the Ameerega and Allobates genera for years and he is one of the few people working with them in the US. We talk about Nick's work with uncommon genera, the importance of seasonal cycling, ethical breeding, and what the future holds for uncommon genera in the future.
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Folge vom 03.09.2021Episode 54. Rana Virus and Clean Amphibian Trade with Dr. Matt GrayIn tonight's episode I am joined by Dr. Matt Gray. Dr. Gray is Associate Director of the UTIA Center for Wildlife Health and has dedicated years of his career to the study of amphibian diseases such as ranavirus and chytrid (Bd and Bsal). In this episode we discuss both diseases, and some of the dynamics behind mass die offs. Dr. Gray is also an avid supporter of a clean amphibian trade and works in conjunction with organizations such as PIJAC to develop strategies that may save us from future trade bans. If you are against amphibian bans I encourage you to click on the links below for more information and to complete the surveys. As responsible hobbyists it is imperative that we partner with the right people. Completing these surveys help experts determine how to best implement clean trade policies and help us preserve our hobby. https://onehealth.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2021/08/TradeSurveillanceReportExample2021.pdfhttps://onehealth.tennessee.edu/microbe-surveillance-instructions/https://tiny.utk.edu/pijac