AmphibiCast

A few decades ago, the idea of using cryopreserved genetic material to bring  back extinct or endangered species laid only in the realm of science fiction.  Although we  are not quite at that point today, science has still brought us much closer. In tonight's episode I am joined by Dr. Michael Mahony of  Australia's University of Newcastle. We discuss his research into cryopreservation as a means to protect fragile amphibian populations and the possibility of resurrecting extinct species of frog. We also discuss some of the unique challenges that Australian Amphibians face and what it was like discovering new species.  In fact, Michael has described 15 new species of frog, and he has the distinction of having a newly discovered named after him in his honor. 

For more information visit
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/michael-mahony
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Tonight I am joined once again by Julio Rodriguez. We talk about what's new from Tesoros, the ins and outs of importing dart frogs, and of course what we can expect from American Frog Day 2021!

This Year's American Frog Day takes place on October 16th 2021 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown New York. For more information or to purchase tickets visit americanfrogday.com and follow Julio on Instagram @dartfrogs

Tonight my guest is Audrey -Owner and Operator of Urban Amphibia and we talk about how she started her own business, what it's like working expos, her experience in the field of wildlife and fisheries science, and of course her long tenure in the amphibian industry. Audrey also has a rising Youtube channel, Audreys Urban Exotics,  featuring some of her vivarium builds. 

Follow Audrey on Instagram @urban_amphibia 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0TJS8_3irVGVx0v1dcXtgw

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In this episode, I am joined once again by Travis of TCS Dart Frogs. We talk about some of his new dart projects, his experiences with both vivarium and aquarium builds, how to deal with plant pests and his new venture into captive breeding Halloween Crabs!

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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. 


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Have 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/

In 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. 

In 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.pdf

https://onehealth.tennessee.edu/microbe-surveillance-instructions/

https://tiny.utk.edu/pijac

In this episode  I run down the basic elements essential to a successful vivarium build. This episode is perfect for beginners attempting their first build and contains the steps, materials, methods and theories behind a typical dart frog vivarium build.

For listener discounts on In Situ Vivariums visit : https://insituecosystems.com?ref=amphibicast

In tonight's episode, I run down the top 10  myths behind dart frogs and how they are kept.