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Darts with parasites are analogous to mixed tanks, there are no known benefits to the frogs with either.
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Philsuma Wrote:...
I wonder if some Texas froggers made contact with the head herpetologist / curator and got to know them on a first name basis and offered all kinds of help. Heck, frogs may even be able to be placed in the zoo.
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Unfortunately I suspect most hobbyists who have tried to offer some big 'suggestions' to establishements like zoos and aquaria run into some of these roadblocks.
They have very strict boilerplate proceedures and most are in line with the bottom line. That bottom line 'forces' them to mix and not provide proper hides, leaf litter, ect. And many times pile more frog on top of each other than optimum for the health and longevity of the frogs.
Displays are geared toward making the visitor stop for more than a few seconds (quite literally) and look for the frogies in the aquarium. The more big, brightly colored froggies, the better the chance for prolonged viewing, the more interest, the more $$$$. And ALL zoos these days (and ALL people I know of) need more $$$. Thank god not all that need $$$ NEED to mix and cut corners to get that $$$.
Not all zoos, Us, and aquaria are created equal , it's just all the ones ( Shedd here in Chicago included) I have personally walked through (and talked to those 'in charge' of herps) barring ones south of the border, have fallen way short , so far.
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Darts with parasites are analogous to mixed tanks, there are no known benefits to the frogs with either.
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Darts with parasites are analogous to mixed tanks, there are no known benefits to the frogs with either.
If tone is more important to you than content, you are at the wrong place.
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