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 ...
Wish I knew more when I was a kid....like froglegs taste like chicken...
Still needs to be read.
Mr K. It's not envirowackos. Go to the BBC and read. This article referenced research from both sides of the pond as they say. The two phenomena (legless frogs, Frogs with extraneous limbs) have been used for 20+ years to bolster the envirowackos position that American pollution destroying mother Gaia. The British researchers found the same problems in British frog populations(even mentioned that they had thought it was a uniquely American problem). The Researchers mentioned identified two natural causes for phenomena. Dragonfly nymphs and a parasite that rearranges the leg growth bud.
This is a good example of how the Scientific method should work.
Regards,
Bonehead
Are you stirring trouble again.... LOL
It’s amazing at how many man-made issues are actually natural.
This story will be spiked on college campuses across the land....
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.The next unsubstantiated claim from the Luddites will be that the dragonfly nymphs' activities have been accelerated by the same unspecified chemicals.
Tastes like chicken
I would expect nothing less....
I’m on my shutdown... too much rain to get much done outside.
I remember that cartoon well, thanks for posting.
Now, lets hear the one about Nadia Comaneci (lol)
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