Back down to Sunshine Lake which is south of Longpoint Lake about 8 km. down theBeauty Lake Road. There is a ATV- snowmobile trail that runs from Gowganda to Sunshine. This time I couldn't help noticing all the Leopard Frogs around the lake edge. The more you looked the more you found. The last time down I didn't notice any. A bit more information on the Leopard Frog in Ontario---Threats & Trends
Threats (and their severity) to the northern leopard frog are variable across its range. In Ontario, the main threats are habitat loss and degradation, as well as predation and road mortality. Frog population density in areas adjacent to major roads is often smaller than in other habitats.
One study has shown that low aquatic pH levels increase the susceptibility of frogs to fatal bacterial infections, the severity of which is exacerbated by warmer water temperatures and higher frog population density (i.e., crowding). Overexploitation has also been reported as a threat to this species. Despite these threats, the northern leopard frog’s high mobility and use of a wide range of habitats are helping to prevent an overall species decline.
Threats (and their severity) to the northern leopard frog are variable across its range. In Ontario, the main threats are habitat loss and degradation, as well as predation and road mortality. Frog population density in areas adjacent to major roads is often smaller than in other habitats.
One study has shown that low aquatic pH levels increase the susceptibility of frogs to fatal bacterial infections, the severity of which is exacerbated by warmer water temperatures and higher frog population density (i.e., crowding). Overexploitation has also been reported as a threat to this species. Despite these threats, the northern leopard frog’s high mobility and use of a wide range of habitats are helping to prevent an overall species decline.
Protection
Federal Protection
The Northern Leopard Frog, Western Boreal/Prairie populations, is protected under the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA). More information about SARA, including how it protects individual species, is available in the Species at Risk Act: A Guide.
Federal Protection
The Northern Leopard Frog, Western Boreal/Prairie populations, is protected under the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA). More information about SARA, including how it protects individual species, is available in the Species at Risk Act: A Guide.
3 comments:
that's awesome that you seen an abundance of leopard frogs!!! Leopard frogs are also used as an "environmental indicator species" because of their over sensitivity to chemical pollutants.
I love frogs and especially the green of this one, so nice to here there is a place where they are thriving.
how far is Sunshine away form Gowganda ?
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