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| Promote the preservation of natural habitats for wildlife. | ||
| Learn about wildlife, so you can enjoy the out-of-doors without accidentally harming plants or animals. | ||
| Limit your use of chemicals such as pesticides and weed killers. | ||
| Dispose of hazardous wastes safely. Don't dump them into your communities water system--a frog's home is downstream. | ||
| Make sure your air conditioner doesn't leak freon. When released, this gas damages the ozone layer. | ||
| Please don't dump unwanted pet fishes, turtles, or frogs in local ponds. They can carry disease or prey on native species. | ||
| Write your local representatives and tell them not to weaken the Endangered Species Act. | ||
| Participate in a frog census. It's fun and you'll help scientists see how frogs are faring. |
Based on a list from the folks at Shedd Aquarium in
Chicago
as published in Aquaticus, v. 26, no. 1, 1996.