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Hop into April with excitement and joy as we celebrate National Frog Month! This month-long celebration honors one of the most fascinating creatures in the animal kingdom – frogs! Did you know that there are over 7,000 species of frogs in the world? These amazing amphibians have been around for millions of years and play an important role in maintaining our ecosystem. From their unique characteristics to their quirky behaviors, there's so much to learn and appreciate about frogs. Let's make this April a ribbit-ing good time by celebrating these adorable creatures!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Frog Study Surge</div><div class='timeline-text'>Significant surge in scientific study and appreciation of frogs, recognizing their role as environmental indicators.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Conservation Awareness</div><div class='timeline-text'>Scientific community acknowledges alarming decline of frog populations, highlighting habitat destruction and disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Save the Frogs Initiative</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Save the Frogs" initiative begins within the herpetological community to protect frog species from extinction worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Frog Month Establishment</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Frog Month is formally established in the United States to raise awareness and celebrate frog biodiversity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Educational Efforts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Educational efforts about frog conservation begin to expand globally with participation from schools, museums and conservation organizations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the global pandemic, National Frog Month begins incorporating virtual events for interactive celebrations and learning.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local frog habitat</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to a nearby pond or wetland to observe and learn about the different types of frogs that live there. You may even get lucky and spot some tadpoles or hear the distinct croaking of a bullfrog.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create frog-themed crafts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make some frog-inspired crafts such as paper plate frog masks, painted pebble frogs, or origami jumping frogs. These can be fun activities for both kids and adults.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a frog-themed movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite some friends over for a movie night and watch some classic frog movies such as "The Princess and the Frog" or "The Muppets: Kermit's Swamp Years". Serve up some frog-shaped snacks and enjoy the evening.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about frog conservation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the opportunity to educate yourself and others about the importance of protecting and preserving frog habitats. You can also donate to or volunteer for organizations that work towards frog conservation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Dress up as a frog</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get into the spirit of National Frog Month by dressing up as a frog for a day! This can be a fun activity for kids and adults alike, and you can even have a competition for the best frog costume.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Frogs are fascinating creatures</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From their unique anatomy to their amazing jumping abilities, frogs are filled with interesting quirks that make them a joy to learn about. National Frog Month gives us a chance to appreciate and study these incredible amphibians!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>They play an important role in the environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Frogs may seem small and insignificant, but they actually hold a vital place in many ecosystems. They serve as indicators of environmental health and help control insect populations. By celebrating National Frog Month, we can bring attention to their conservation efforts and how crucial they are to our planet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>There are so many different types of frogs</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Did you know there are over 7,000 species of frogs around the world? This means there's always something new to discover and learn about these diverse and colorful creatures. From tiny tree frogs to giant bullfrogs, each one has its own unique characteristics and behaviors to appreciate during National Frog Month.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frogs can throw up their entire stomach</h3><p class='facts-content'>When a frog consumes harmful toxin or foreign body, its solution is to vomit its entire stomach before pushing it back inside its body, an adaptation called 'full gastric eversion.'</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frogs have remarkable jumping skills</h3><p class='facts-content'>Some frogs can leap up to 20 times their body length, making it one of the most efficient jumpers in the animal kingdom.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frogs can survive freezing temperatures</h3><p class='facts-content'>Certain species like the wood frog can survive being frozen solid during winter, their heartbeat and breathing completely stop until they thaw in spring.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frogs absorb water through their skin</h3><p class='facts-content'>Frogs don't drink water like humans. They have a 'drink patch' located at their underside, absorbing water directly through their skin.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frog eyes aid in swallowing food</h3><p class='facts-content'>Frogs retract their eyes into their head to push food down their throat, a strange but effective eating mechanism.</p></div></div>
National Frog Month is celebrated on April 1 every year. In 2024, National Frog Month will occur on a Monday.
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