Lough Boora Parklands

Lough Boora not only hosts some of the most innovative environmental sculptures in Ireland, it is also the site of Ireland’s inaugural Save The Frogs Day event.

Frogs, toads, newts and salamanders are one of the oldest groups of air breathing animals on our planet.

 Unfortunately of the 5,000 known species, about one third of them are in decline or already extinct. Loss and modifications of habitats, emerging diseases, climate change is all considered among the many causes for mass amphibian declines.

Artist and amphibian biologist, Brandon Ballengee, held a special event dedicated to the frogs and newts of Lough Boora Parklands.  Discussions focused on current challenges facing amphibians and ways to help and participate in amphibian ecology.

The event was held on the 30th of April, as part of the 2nd Annual Save The Frogs Day, the largest day of amphibian education and conservation in the planet’s history.

Be sure to visit the Save The Frogs Day website
http://www.savethefrogs.com/frogblog/