Australian Museum Hosts Talk on Frog Conservation Through Citizen Science
On November 5, 2022, journalist Ali Gripper conducted a Q&A session with biologist Dr. Jodi Rowley as part of the 'Five Things' talk series. The event focused on practical measures to create frog-friendly gardens and protect amphibian biodiversity. Dr. Rowley leads conservation efforts through the FrogID citizen science application, which has documented over 700,000 frog records. Australia is home to more than 240 unique frog species facing threats from climate change and habitat loss. The discussion highlighted the ecological importance of frogs and community-based scientific initiatives.
Key facts
- The 'Five Things' talk series features Australian ecology experts discussing biodiversity actions.
- Ali Gripper interviewed Dr. Jodi Rowley on November 5, 2022 about frog conservation.
- Australia has over 240 frog species, most endemic to the region.
- Dr. Jodi Rowley manages the FrogID citizen science app documenting frog populations.
- Climate change impacts frog habitats through reduced water quality and food sources.
Entities
Institutions
- Australian Museum
- Australian Museum Research Institute
- Centre for Ecosystem Science, UNSW Sydney
- Allen & Unwin
Locations
- Australia
- Sydney