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Legless frogs mystery solved
bbc ^ | 25 June 2009 | Matt Walker

Posted on 06/29/2009 5:22:29 AM PDT by JoeProBono

Scientists think they have resolved one of the most controversial environmental issues of the past decade: the curious case of the missing frogs' legs. Around the world, frogs are found with missing or misshaped limbs, a striking deformity that many researchers believe is caused by chemical pollution. However, tests on frogs and toads have revealed a more natural, benign cause. The deformed frogs are actually victims of the predatory habits of dragonfly nymphs, which eat the legs of tadpoles.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Pets/Animals; Science
KEYWORDS: demagogicparty; environmentalism; frog; frogs
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1 posted on 06/29/2009 5:22:29 AM PDT by JoeProBono
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a striking deformity that many researchers believe is caused by chemical pollution.
Researchers? Enviro-whackos is more like it.
2 posted on 06/29/2009 5:26:13 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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Dragonfly Nymph


3 posted on 06/29/2009 5:35:23 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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Researchers?

Well "researchers" who, ya know, didn't actually do any...research.

4 posted on 06/29/2009 5:36:55 AM PDT by PBRSTREETGANG
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Wait... That can’t be right. {cue Marvin the Martian voice-over} There is supposed to be a reason for this that traces back to Global Warming! {end voice-over}


5 posted on 06/29/2009 5:37:39 AM PDT by CodeMasterPhilzar (I'll keep my money, my guns, and my freedom. You can keep the "change.")
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To: oh8eleven

Frogs eat bugs. Bugs snack on parts of tadpoles, who grow up to eat bugs.

Mother Nature is a mean momma!


6 posted on 06/29/2009 5:41:01 AM PDT by JimRed ("Hey, hey, Teddy K., how many girls did you drown today?" TERM LIMITS, NOW AND FOREVER!)
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Nothing like forensic entomology.


7 posted on 06/29/2009 5:41:45 AM PDT by pointsal
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8 posted on 06/29/2009 5:45:00 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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It’s not a “mystery” at all!

...National Lampoon magazine cartoon... circa 1970s...

...Frogs in wheelchairs rolling out of “Frog Leg” factory...

Does anyone have it as a .jpg they can post?


9 posted on 06/29/2009 6:02:01 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16)
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Whew! I am so relieved. Mankind is not responsible for this...mother nature is.


10 posted on 06/29/2009 6:03:24 AM PDT by Dudoight
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You mean the gloabal warming researchers DIDN’T DO ANY ACTUAL ‘RESEARCH’??

I’m shocked.. SHOCKED I tell you!

oh- and outraged (OUTRAGED!)


11 posted on 06/29/2009 6:12:16 AM PDT by Mr. K (physically unabel to proofreed (<---oops))
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Researchers? Enviro-whackos is more like it.

You're rigth oh8eleven, when the MSM doesn't mention who the "researchers" are - good chance it's an enviro-whacko who also backs Gore's global warming bulls-it.

If they have "proof" they should name it - and the researhers and the study - and where the information was published.

None of us believe so called "scientists" on faith any more. Especially un-named ones quoted by the MSM...

12 posted on 06/29/2009 6:13:45 AM PDT by GOPJ (Iran's leaders have the same values as ACORN & Alinsky- no wonder they assumed Obama wouldn't object)
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When me and my bro were kids, there were a lot of wingless flies in our neighborhood... :-)


13 posted on 06/29/2009 6:16:44 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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14 posted on 06/29/2009 6:17:19 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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15 posted on 06/29/2009 6:27:24 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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To: WayneS
The National Lampoon version.


16 posted on 06/29/2009 6:31:39 AM PDT by PBRSTREETGANG
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17 posted on 06/29/2009 6:32:19 AM PDT by Bon mots
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Thank you. That’s the one.


18 posted on 06/29/2009 6:35:29 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16)
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19 posted on 06/29/2009 6:41:28 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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20 posted on 06/29/2009 6:47:49 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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