The Celebrated Jumping Frogs of Calaveras County Are Hopping Mad!

by Shelley Bueche

The red-legged frog featured in Mark Twain’s tale:  The Celebrated Frog of Calaveras County, was listed as a threatened species in 1996, when about 70% of the frogs were wiped out due to pesticides.

Finally, a federal judge in San Francisco has ordered officials to complete a study determining whether or not the frogs are being harmed by pesticides.

Let’s hope it’s not too late!

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