Frog Gone!
August 2000
Here in New Zealand there is
growing concern for our endemic frogs with a recent report indicating
90% of the Archey's frogs have disappeared from two areas in the
Coromandel Ranges. Researchers are questioning whether there are
enough frogs to sustain a viable population. New Zealand has four
endemic frogs which unlike most other frogs, do not croak, hear,
swim, live in water or have a life cycle which includes tadpoles.
Archey's Frog
Task.
Print this page off. Form a group
off at least six people.
Elect a Chairperson, Recorder, Motivator, Reporter and Organiser.
The Chairperson makes sure everyone has a turn to speak.
The Recorder writes notes to assist the Reporter when he reports back
to the whole class.
The Motivator encourages people to speak about their ideas, and keeps
everyone on task.
The Organiser makes sure that everyone has the necessary materials to
do the job eg. chart paper, pens etc.













Discuss the following.
What can we do to help ensure the
survival of our native frogs in New Zealand? What are the problems we
face in taking care of our native frog population?
Report your findings back to the
whole class.
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