Archive for June, 2008

Blue Mountains Tree Frog on Australian Postage Stamp

debs on Jun 21st 2008

This Australian 27c postage stamp was issued in 1982 and features the Blue Mountains Tree Frog ( Litoria citropa ) a native to coastal and highland areas of eastern Australia, from just south of Newcastle NSW, to eastern VIC. It is often found in highland areas like the Blue Mountains, hence its name!

Australian Postage Stamp - Blue Mountains Tree Frog

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Freezing North American Wood Frogs

debs on Jun 9th 2008

This video has been around for a while now but is well worth posting for those who haven’t seen this amazing feat! These North American Wood Frogs freeze completely when winter comes, entering a hibernation period. They actually stop their heartbeat, and thaw when spring comes…

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