Cuban tree frogs will lay their eggs in just about any fresh water, even temporary pools and manmade structures. It’s a necessity if your children are tadpoles and you live on a relatively dry island. A couple years ago, some friends found hundreds or even thousands, of tadpoles and young frogs in an unused swimming pool. Many of the frogs had physical deformities. I’m not sure of the cause, but amphibians are highly susceptible to environmental toxins because they are absorbed through their permeable skin. The fate of these frogs isn’t a conservation concern because they are not native, but they might be a useful water quality indicator.
Once again, thanks to all the supporters of the project to fund printing of the book and to get books into the schools. Our new donors are: Michelle Tsai, Nathan, Danielle George, Melinda K. Toensmeier, Pat Hawks, Corey Forbus, Kelly Chatain, Andres Colapinto, Eric Toensmeier and Dan Grossman!
Thanks also for sharing this project on Facebook and in other ways. We have backers that have come from blog posts, emails and message forums thanks to everyone who has taken the initiative to spread the word.
