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Will they do the hokey-croakey?: |
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RAUKeforum Member Joined: 24 Apr 2003 No. of posts: 9  View other posts by RAUKeforum |
Posted: 24 Apr 2003 Will they do the hokey û croakey? APPEAL TO CREATE A LOVE NEST FOR FROGS People are being encouraged to create love nests in their back gardens. But they wonÆt be for the human brand of amour û these are for frolicking frogs during the mating season. The London Wildlife Trust sent out the message during SundayÆs Frog Day at the Centre for Wildlife Gardening in Marsden Road, Peckham encouraging people to create ponds in their gardens for these amorous amphibians. Centre spokeswoman Helen Firminger said: ôGarden wildlife watchers look forward to this time of year almost as much as the frogs do.ö We get to watch numbers of frogs heading for mediumûsized garden ponds in order to find a mate.ö But donÆt be fooled by the idea that behind every frog is a prince û because they are not the most faithful of creatures. Ms Firminger explained: ôFrogs donÆt practise monogamy; they arenÆt into parental care.ö But she said theyÆre also the gardenerÆs friend, eating snails and slugs. By creating a pond, you are likely to attract a selection of other creatures including dragonflies and water boatmen. For information on how to build a pond, call the Centre for Wildlife Gardening on 020-7252 9186. Peter Harrison South London Press March 4 2003 |
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