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Leap into action this Save the Frogs Day on April 27! Frogs have been hopping around planet Earth for more than 200 million years, and now they need our help. This special day was first established in 2009 by Dr. Kerry Kriger, the founder and executive director of SAVE THE FROGS!, who identified the need for an international day to celebrate these wonderful amphibians and highlight the many threats they face. Now celebrated in over 60 countries, Save the Frogs Day is a day to appreciate the unique roles frogs play in the ecosystem, and commit ourselves to their preservation. Let's come together and keep our ecosystems hopping!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Save the Frogs Day Establishment</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. Kerry Kriger, the founder of SAVE THE FROGS!, launches the first ever Save the Frogs Day to increase awareness about the importance of frog conservation.</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 Celebrations Begin</div><div class='timeline-text'>Save the Frogs Day begins to be celebrated globally, spreading awareness in dozens of countries and drawing attention to frog conservation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Legislative Success</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to advocacy efforts, California bans the importation of live non-native frogs and turtles, a significant victory for frog conservation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Educational Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>SAVE THE FROGS! initiates educational programs and resources to schools, inspiring a new generation of frog conservationists.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ecotours Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>SAVE THE FROGS! starts conducting ecotours, allowing people to explore nature and learn about the importance of frogs in ecosystems firsthand.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Anniversary Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>The tenth anniversary of Save the Frogs Day is celebrated, marking a decade of coordinated global effort to protect and conserve frogs.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a neighborhood cleanup</h3><p class='facts-text'>Frogs are particularly sensitive to environmental changes, so gather your friends, family or coworkers together to pick up litter from local ponds, streams, and parks.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create a frog-friendly garden</h3><p class='facts-text'>Spend the day creating a safe haven for frogs in your garden by building a small pond or wetland area, being mindful of avoiding chemicals and providing plenty of hiding spots.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host an educational event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Teach others about the importance of frog conservation by hosting an informational session at your local community center, school, or library. You could even invite a local herpetologist to speak.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Participate in citizen science</h3><p class='facts-text'>Sign up for a citizen science project that involves monitoring frog populations or their habitats. These projects often involve fun fieldwork and directly contribute to conservation efforts.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Donate to a frog charity</h3><p class='facts-text'>Make a contribution to a charity that is dedicated to preserving frog species and their habitats, such as SAVE THE FROGS! or the Amphibian Survival Alliance.</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'>Raise awareness about frog conservation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Save the Frogs Day is an opportunity to raise public awareness about the rapid disappearance of frog species worldwide. The day allows us to engage in conversations about the important role frogs play in our ecosystem, and the threats they face today.</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'>Participate in a variety of frog-related activities</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day encourages us to get involved in different activities such as neighbourhood cleanups, creating a frog-friendly garden, hosting educational events, and much more. These activities not only help in conserving frogs but also ensure we have lots of fun while doing so!</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'>Encourages scientific engagement</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Save the Frogs Day promotes citizen science, encouraging people to participate in projects that monitor frog populations or their habitat. This makes it an excellent occasion for individuals to actively contribute towards the conservation efforts.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Over a third of all frog species are threatened with extinction</h3><p class='facts-text'>Rapid changes in their environment, pollution, and diseases such as chytrid fungus are leading to a startling decline in global frog populations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frogs are indicators of environmental health</h3><p class='facts-text'>Frogs absorb water and oxygen through their skin, making them incredibly sensitive to changes in their environment and a key indicator for measuring the health of our planet.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frogs have unique modes of survival</h3><p class='facts-text'>Some frogs like the Wood Frog and the Common Frog can survive being frozen solid during harsh winters only to thaw out and hop away in spring!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Their skin secretes healing substances</h3><p class='facts-text'>Compounds found in frog skin have been used for developing a range of medical treatments including those for cancer, HIV, and even the common flu.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frogs contribute to pest control and biodiversity</h3><p class='facts-text'>Frogs consume millions of insects each year, including mosquitoes and agricultural pests, playing a crucial role in maintaining global biodiversity.</p></div></div>
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