Frogs and frog hotels

FROGS &

FROG HOTELS

Australia has over 240 species of native amphibians, all of which are frogs. They form an important part of our natural environment and play a significant role in the food chain of many ecosystems as predators and prey.

Our very own local Green and Golden Bell frog is a large, plump amphibian ranging from approximately 4.5cm to 10cm in length. One of the most abundant frog species along the east coast of Australia, this species is now one of the most threatened. Only small populations can still be found in the Western Sydney Parklands.

The colour of the frog varies but is commonly a pea-green with brassy brown or golden splotches. It is found living in both ponds and the grassy and rocky areas around them.

They prefer to live in ponds that:

• are unshaded; • do not have predatory fish; and • have grassy areas and shelters nearby.

If you want to try and help protect our frogs, why not build your own frog hotel?

The Green and Golden Bell Frog Image courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

WANT TO BUILD A Frog hotel?

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Cut PVC pipes to random different lengths and sand back the cut edges so they are smooth.

Arrange the pipes vertically in a bowl or tub.

Hold the pipes in place and scoop in small pebbles/gravel around them until they stand upright on their own.

Add small plants to soften the look of your hotel.

Your hotel is now ready for your local frog friends to move in and be part of your own decorative garden feature!