02/4/22

Winners of the 2021 Kids Art Contest hosted by Frogs Are Green

Announcing the winners of the 12th annual kids art contest (2021) hosted by Frogs Are Green. Thank you to all the students who participated along with the teachers and parents who helped us showcase what children are thinking and learning about around the world. We received a total of 651 artworks from 21 countries.

There was incredible variety in the materials used as well as subject matter. So many thoughtful topics such as:  why whales are getting caught in nets and what should we do; protecting endangered animals and habitats; and animals that are going extinct.

Also, here are the links to the 4 Flickr galleries if you wish to see all the artwork submitted.

Flickr Galleries:

Age group 3-6 – Kids Art Contest 2021

Age group 7-9 – Kids Art Contest 2021

Age group 10-12 – Kids Art Contest 2021

Age group 13-18 – Kids Art Contest 2021

And here are some important articles:

Articles on Protecting Endangered Species:

15 Actions to Protect Endangered Species

Protecting Species – WWF

Protecting Wildlife for a Healthy Planet – WWF

10 Ways to Help Endangered Species

Protecting Endangered Species – National Wildlife Federation

IUCN’s New “Green Status of Species” Measures Impact of Conservation Action

Thank you all and warm regards, 
Susan Newman Lerer, founder and president
Frogs Are Green Inc. A New Jersey nonprofit organization.

To download your participation certificate, click here >>

Winners – ages 3-6

1st-Place-Dhruv Ganesh,6 years,CT USA, 2021

1st-Place-Dhruv Ganesh,6 years,CT USA, 2021

2nd-Place-Huang Jue, 4, China, porcelain sculpture-Whale flying quickly, 2021

2nd-Place-Huang Jue, 4, China, porcelain sculpture-Whale flying quickly, 2021

3rd-Place-Vedanth R Padmanaban, 6 yrs old, Ontario, Canada, 2021, protecting endangered species

3rd-Place-Vedanth R Padmanaban, 6 yrs old, Ontario, Canada, 2021, protecting endangered species

4th-Place-Sun Siying, 6. China, The bottom of the sea is so beautiful

4th-Place-Sun Siying, 6. China, The bottom of the sea is so beautiful

Liu Yiyi, 4 yrs old, China, Future underwater world

Liu Yiyi, 4 yrs old, China, Future underwater world

Shum Ching Yin, 4 yrs old, Hong Kong

Shum Ching Yin, 4 yrs old, Hong Kong

Tong Xihan, 6, China, One family, 2021

Tong Xihan, 6, China, One family, 2021

Wong Yin Hei, 5 yrs old, Hong Kong

Wong Yin Hei, 5 yrs old, Hong Kong

1st-Place-Dhruv Ganesh,6 years,CT USA, 2021 thumbnail
2nd-Place-Huang Jue, 4, China, porcelain sculpture-Whale flying quickly, 2021 thumbnail
3rd-Place-Vedanth R Padmanaban, 6 yrs old, Ontario, Canada, 2021, protecting endangered species thumbnail
4th-Place-Sun Siying, 6. China, The bottom of the sea is so beautiful thumbnail
Liu Yiyi, 4, China, Future underwater world thumbnail
Shum Ching Yin_4yrs_Hong Kong thumbnail
Tong Xihan, 6, China, One family, 2021 thumbnail
Wong yin hei_5yrs_HongKong_TP thumbnail

1st Place: Dhruv Ganesh, 6 years old, CT., USA
2nd Place: Huang Jue, 4 years old, China
3rd Place: Vedanth R. Padmanaban, 6 years old, Ontario, Canada
4th Place: Sun Siying, 6 years old, China

Honorable Mention:

Liu Yiyi, 4 years old, China
Shum Ching Yin, 4 years old, Hong Kong
Tong Xihan, 6 years old, China
Wong Yin Hei, 5 years old, Hong Kong

Winners – ages 7-9

1st-Place-Luo Ai, 9, China, A future without frogs

1st-Place-Luo Ai, 9, China, A future without frogs

2nd-Place-Wu Yutong, 7, China, porcelain sculpture-Sea turtle

2nd-Place-Wu Yutong, 7, China, porcelain sculpture-Sea turtle

3rd-Place-Tang Mi, 7, China, Thin wing

3rd-Place-Tang Mi, 7, China, Thin wing

4th-Place-Siddhi Jain, 9 years, Jersey city , USA

4th-Place-Siddhi Jain, 9 years, Jersey city , USA

Khoraphat Whaiprib , age 7 , Thailand

Khoraphat Whaiprib , age 7 , Thailand

Xu Yitong, 7, China, The silence of the stork, 2021

Xu Yitong, 7, China, The silence of the stork, 2021

Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, porcelain sculpture-Sad rhinoceros

Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, porcelain sculpture-Sad rhinoceros

Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale

Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale

1st-Place-Luo Ai, 9, China, A future without frogs thumbnail
2nd-Place-Wu Yutong, 7, China, porcelain sculpture-Sea turtle thumbnail
3rd-Place-Tang Mi, 7, China, Thin wing thumbnail
4th-Place-Siddhi Jain, 9 years, Jersey city , USA thumbnail
Khoraphat Whaiprib , age 7 , Thailand thumbnail
Xu Yitong, 7, China, The silence of the stork, 2021 thumbnail
Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, porcelain sculpture-Sad rhinoceros thumbnail
Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale thumbnail

1st Place: Luo Ai, 9 years old, China, A Future Without Frogs
2nd Place: Wu Yutong, 7 years old, China, Sea Turtle
3rd Place: Tang Mi, 7 years old, China, Thin Wing
4th Place: Siddhi Jain, 9 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA

Honorable Mention:

Khoraphat Whaiprib, 7 years old, Thailand
Xu Yitong, 7 years old, China, The Silence of the Stork
Zhao Ziqi, 9 years old, China, Sad Rhino
Zhao Ziqi, 9 years old, China, End of the Whale

Winners – ages 10-12

1st-Place-Huang Ruimeng, 11, China, Groupthink

1st-Place-Huang Ruimeng, 11, China, Groupthink

2nd-Place-Li Yi, Grade 5, Age 10, China, Whale Cleaning Ambassador

2nd-Place-Li Yi, Grade 5, Age 10, China, Whale Cleaning Ambassador

3rd-Place-Li Peilin, 12, China, Endangered marine animals, 2021

3rd-Place-Li Peilin, 12, China, Endangered marine animals, 2021

4th-Place-Paphamat Napattalung , age 11 , Thailand

4th-Place-Paphamat Napattalung , age 11 , Thailand

Aneurin Reyes, 12 years old, PS# 11, Jersey City, NJ, USA

Aneurin Reyes, 12 years old, PS# 11, Jersey City, NJ, USA

Deng Chu Yu, 11 years old, Hong Kong

Deng Chu Yu, 11 years old, Hong Kong

Liu Xinran, 10, China, Guard

Liu Xinran, 10, China, Guard

Marina Katzarska, 11 years old, Bulgaria

Marina Katzarska, 11 years old, Bulgaria

1st-Place-Huang Ruimeng, 11, China, Groupthink thumbnail
2nd-Place-Li Yi, Grade 5, Age 10, China, Whale Cleaning Ambassador thumbnail
3rd-Place-Li Peilin, 12, China, Endangered marine animals, 2021 thumbnail
4th-Place-Paphamat Napattalung , age 11 , Thailand thumbnail
Aneurin Reyes Grade 7-Age 12PS #11. Jersey City, New Jersey thumbnail
DengChuYu_11yrs_HongKong thumbnail
Liu Xinran, 10, China, Guard thumbnail
MARINA KATZARSKA, 11 years, BULGARIA thumbnail

1st Place: Huang Ruimeng, 11 years old, China, GroupThink
2nd Place: Li Yi, 10 years old, China, Whale Cleaning Ambassador
3rd Place: Li Peilin, 12 years old, China, Endangered Marine Animals
4th Place: Paphamat Napattalung, 11 years old, Thailand

Honorable Mention:

Aneurin Reyes, 12 years old, PS #11, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Deng Chu Yu, 11 years old, Hong Kong
Liu Xinran, 10 years old, China
Marina Katzarska, 11 years old, Bulgaria

Winners – ages 13-18

1st-Place-Jose Torres 16 Liberty HS Jersey City USA

1st-Place-Jose Torres 16 Liberty HS Jersey City USA

2nd-Place-Shangguan Jiamu, 15, China, Territory

2nd-Place-Shangguan Jiamu, 15, China, Territory

3rd-Place-Setthasan Jirathanaprasert, Age 16, Thailand, 2021

3rd-Place-Setthasan Jirathanaprasert, Age 16, Thailand, 2021

4th-Place-Makaila Kim, 16 years old, CA, USA, 3d ceramic, Precious Lives Are In Our Hands

4th-Place-Makaila Kim, 16 years old, CA, USA, 3d ceramic, Precious Lives Are In Our Hands

Daylin Corimayta, 14 yrs old, JC, NJ, USA, McNair Academic HS, Heroes In the Blue

Daylin Corimayta, 14 yrs old, JC, NJ, USA, McNair Academic HS, Heroes In the Blue

Ke Jiale, 16, China, Survival or destruction

Ke Jiale, 16, China, Survival or destruction

Navia Lam, 13 years old, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, The Life of a Madagascar Ring-Tailed Lemur

Navia Lam, 13 years old, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, The Life of a Madagascar Ring-Tailed Lemur

Riya Jain, 18 years old, India, 2021

Riya Jain, 18 years old, India, 2021

Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D cardboard and ceramic, Marin Friend Rescue Plane, 2021

Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D cardboard and ceramic, Marin Friend Rescue Plane, 2021

1st-Place-Jose Torres 16 Liberty HS Jersey City USA thumbnail
2nd-Place-Shangguan Jiamu, 15, China, Territory thumbnail
3rd-Place-Setthasan Jirathanaprasert, Age 16, Thailand, 2021 thumbnail
4th-Place-Makaila Kim, 16 years old, CA, USA, 3d ceramic, Precious Lives Are In Our Hands thumbnail
Daylin Corimayta, 14 yrs old, JC, NJ, USA, McNair Academic HS, Heroes In the Blue thumbnail
Ke Jiale, 16, China, Survival or destruction thumbnail
Navia Lam, 13 years old, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, The Life of a Madagascar Ring-Tailed Lemur thumbnail
Riya Jain, 18 years old, India, 2021 thumbnail
Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D cardboard and ceramic, Marin Friend Rescue Plane, 2021 thumbnail

1st Place: Jose Torres, 16 years old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, NJ, USA
2nd Place: Shangguan Jiamu, 15 years old, China
3rd Place: Setthasan Jirathanaprasert, 16 years old, Thailand
4th Place: Makaila Kim, 16 years old, CA, USA

Honorable Mention:

Darlin Corimayta, 14 years old, McNair HS, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Ke Jiale, 16 years old, China
Navia Lam, 13 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Riya Jain, 18 years old, India
Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA

Winners – Best Environmental

1st place, Daniel Lee, 16 years old, CA, USA, environmental 2021, Cut Out The Harmful

1st place, Daniel Lee, 16 years old, CA, USA, environmental 2021, Cut Out The Harmful

2nd place, Mingxian Zhu, 16, China, Collapse, 2021, best environmental

2nd place, Mingxian Zhu, 16, China, Collapse, 2021, best environmental

3rd Place, Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale, 2021, best environmental

3rd Place, Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale, 2021, best environmental

4th Place, Hiranyika Aphithanang, age 13, Thailand, 2021 best environmental

4th Place, Hiranyika Aphithanang, age 13, Thailand, 2021 best environmental

Leung Bosco, 6 yrs old, Hong Kong, 2021 best environmental

Leung Bosco, 6 yrs old, Hong Kong, 2021 best environmental

Luo Ai, 9 years old, China, A future without frogs, 2021-best environmental

Luo Ai, 9 years old, China, A future without frogs, 2021-best environmental

Mia Woodard, 13 years old, Jersey City, NJ, 2021, best environmental

Mia Woodard, 13 years old, Jersey City, NJ, 2021, best environmental

Paphamat Napattalung, 11 years old, Thailand, 2021 best environmental

Paphamat Napattalung, 11 years old, Thailand, 2021 best environmental

Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D cardboard and ceramic, Marin Friend Rescue Plane, 2021

Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D cardboard and ceramic, Marin Friend Rescue Plane, 2021

1st place, Daniel Lee, 16 years old, CA, USA, environmental 2021, Cut Out The Harmful thumbnail
2nd place, Mingxian Zhu, 16, China, Collapse, 2021, best enviro thumbnail
3rd Place, Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale, 2021, best enviro thumbnail
4th Place, Hiranyika Aphithanang, age 13, Thailand, 2021 best enviro thumbnail
Leung Bosco, 6 yrs old, Hong Kong, 2021 best environmental thumbnail
Luo Ai, 9 years old, China, A future without frogs, 2021-best enviro thumbnail
Mia Woodard, 13 years old, Jersey City, NJ, 2021, best enviro thumbnail
Paphamat Napattalung, 11 years old, Thailand, 2021 best enviro thumbnail
Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D cardboard and ceramic, Marin Friend Rescue Plane, 2021 thumbnail

1st Place: Daniel Lee, 16 years old, CA, USA, Cut out the harmful
2nd Place: Mingxian Zhu, 16, China
3rd Place: Zhao Ziqi, 9 years old, China, Sculpture, The end of the whale
4th Place: Hiranyika Aphithanang, 13 years old, Thailand

Honorable Mention:

Luo Ai, 9 years old, China, A future without frogs
Leung Bosco, 6 years old, Hong Kong, endangered animal stamps
Mia Woodard, 13 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Paphamat Napattalung, 11 years old, Thailand
Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3d cardboard and ceramic, Marin friend rescue plane

Winners – Best 3D

1st-Place-Best-3D-Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, porcelain sculpture-Sad rhinoceros

1st-Place-Best-3D-Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, porcelain sculpture-Sad rhinoceros

2nd-Place-Best-3D-Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D cardboard and ceramic, Marin Friend Rescue Plane, 2021

2nd-Place-Best-3D-Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D cardboard and ceramic, Marin Friend Rescue Plane, 2021

3rd-Place-Best-3D-Huang Jue, 4, China, porcelain sculpture-Whale flying quickly, 2021

3rd-Place-Best-3D-Huang Jue, 4, China, porcelain sculpture-Whale flying quickly, 2021

Wu Yutong, 7, China, porcelain sculpture-Sea turtle

Wu Yutong, 7, China, porcelain sculpture-Sea turtle

Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale

Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale

Ethan Cho, 10 years old, CA, USA-2021

Ethan Cho, 10 years old, CA, USA-2021

1st-Place-Best-3D-Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, porcelain sculpture-Sad rhinoceros thumbnail
2nd-Place-Best-3D-Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D cardboard and ceramic, Marin Friend Rescue Plane, 2021 thumbnail
3rd-Place-Best-3D-Huang Jue, 4, China, porcelain sculpture-Whale flying quickly, 2021 thumbnail
Wu Yutong, 7, China, porcelain sculpture-Sea turtle thumbnail
Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale thumbnail
Ethan Cho, 10 years old, CA, USA-2021 thumbnail

1st Place: Best 3D: Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, porcelain sculpture-sad rhinoceros
2nd Place: Best 3D: Solomon Chang, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D cardboard and ceramic, Marin Friend Rescue Plane, 2021
3rd Place: Best 3D: Huang Jue, 4, China, porcelain sculpture-Whale flying quickly, 2021

Honorable Mention:

Wu Yutong, 7, China, porcelain sculpture-Sea turtle
Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale
Ethan Cho, 10 years old, CA, USA-2021

Winners – Best Black and White

1st-place-Nattika Chaipiriyapitak, 13 years old, Thailand, 2021

1st-place-Nattika Chaipiriyapitak, 13 years old, Thailand, 2021

2nd-place-Siddhi Jain, 9 years old, Jersey city, USA, 2021, Save us, there is no place for us

2nd-place-Siddhi Jain, 9 years old, Jersey city, USA, 2021, Save us, there is no place for us

3rd-place-Augustina Guerrero, 17 years old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

3rd-place-Augustina Guerrero, 17 years old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

4th-place-Kanyanan Jirathanaprasert, Age 13, Thailand, 2021

4th-place-Kanyanan Jirathanaprasert, Age 13, Thailand, 2021

Amara Shah, 12 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

Amara Shah, 12 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

Gabriel Aguire, 17 years old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, NJ USA, 2021

Gabriel Aguire, 17 years old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, NJ USA, 2021

Wang Shangren, 9, China, Bruise, 2021

Wang Shangren, 9, China, Bruise, 2021

Emelin Saldana-Montes, 13 years old, United States-2021

Emelin Saldana-Montes, 13 years old, United States-2021

1st-place-Nattika Chaipiriyapitak, 13 years old, Thailand, 2021 thumbnail
2nd-place-Siddhi Jain, 9 years old, Jersey city, USA, 2021, Save us, there is no place for us thumbnail
3rd-place-Augustina Guerrero, 17 years old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021 thumbnail
4th-place-Kanyanan Jirathanaprasert, Age 13, Thailand, 2021 thumbnail
Amara Shah, 12 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021 thumbnail
Gabriel Aguire, 17 years old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, NJ USA, 2021 thumbnail
Wang Shangren, 9, China, Bruise, 2021 thumbnail
Emelin Saldana-Montes, 13 years old, United States-2021 thumbnail

1st Place: Nattika Jirathanaprasert, 13 years old, Thailand
2nd Place: Siddha Jain, 9 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
3rd Place: Augustina Guerrero, 17 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
4th Place: Kanyanan Jirathanaprasert, 13 years old, Thailand

Honorable Mention

Amara Shah, 12 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Gabriel Aguire, 17 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Wang Shangren, 9 years old, China, “Bruise”
Emelin Saldanap-Montes, 13 years old, USA

Winners – Best of Jersey City

1st-Place-Best-JC, Augustina Guerrero, 17 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

1st-Place-Best-JC, Augustina Guerrero, 17 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

2nd-Place-Best-JC, Siddhi Jain, 9 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

2nd-Place-Best-JC, Siddhi Jain, 9 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

3rd-Place-Best-JC-Aneurin Reyes, 12 yrs old, PS 11, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, Loosing our Monarchs, one piece at a time, 2021

3rd-Place-Best-JC-Aneurin Reyes, 12 yrs old, PS 11, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, Loosing our Monarchs, one piece at a time, 2021

Angely Ortiz, 13 yrs old, PS 14, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

Angely Ortiz, 13 yrs old, PS 14, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

Mia Woodard, 13 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

Mia Woodard, 13 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

Navia Lam, 13 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

Navia Lam, 13 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021

Swarnabha Chakrabarty, 14 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, 2021

Swarnabha Chakrabarty, 14 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, 2021

Towaha Chowdury, 14 yrs old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, USA, 2021

Towaha Chowdury, 14 yrs old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, USA, 2021

1st-Place-Best-JC-Augustina-Guerrero-17-yrs-old-Jersey-City-NJ-USA-2021 thumbnail
2nd-Place-Best-JC-Siddhi-Jain-9-yrs-old-Jersey-City-NJ-USA-2021 thumbnail
3rd-Place-Best-JC-Aneurin Reyes, 12 yrs old, PS 11, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, Loosing our Monarchs, one piece at a time, 2021 thumbnail
Angely Ortiz-13 yrs old, PS 14, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021 thumbnail
Mia-Woodard-13-yrs-old-Jersey-City-NJ-USA-2021 thumbnail
Navia Lam, 13 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2021 thumbnail
Swarnabha-Chakrabarty, 14 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, 2021 thumbnail
Towaha Chowdury, 14 yrs old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, USA, 2021 thumbnail

1st Place: Augustina Guerrero, 17 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
2nd Place: Siddhi Jain, 9 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
3rd Place: Aneurin Reyes, 12 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA, “Loosing our Monarchs, one piece at a time.”

Honorable Mention

Angely Ortiz, 13 yrs old, PS 14, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Mia Woodard, 13 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Navia Lam, 13 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Swarnabha Chakrabarty, 14 yrs old, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Towaha Chowdury, 14 yrs old, Liberty HS, Jersey City, NJ, USA

Winners – Best of China

1st-Place-Best-China, Li Pellin, 12, China, Endangered marine animals, 2021

1st-Place-Best-China, Li Pellin, 12, China, Endangered marine animals, 2021

2nd-Place-Best, China-Huang Ruimeng, 11, China, Groupthink

2nd-Place-Best, China-Huang Ruimeng, 11, China, Groupthink

3rd-Place-Best-China, Shangguan Jiamu, 15 yrs old, China, 2021

3rd-Place-Best-China, Shangguan Jiamu, 15 yrs old, China, 2021

4th-Place-Best-China, Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale

4th-Place-Best-China, Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale

Li Yi, Grade 5, Age 10, China, Whale Cleaning Ambassador

Li Yi, Grade 5, Age 10, China, Whale Cleaning Ambassador

Luo Ai, 9 yrs old, China, A future without frogs, 2021

Luo Ai, 9 yrs old, China, A future without frogs, 2021

Qu Jiaheng, 14 yrs old, China, Freedom and Faith, 2021

Qu Jiaheng, 14 yrs old, China, Freedom and Faith, 2021

Tong Xihan, 6 yrs old, China, 2021

Tong Xihan, 6 yrs old, China, 2021

Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, porcelain sculpture-Sad rhinoceros

Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, porcelain sculpture-Sad rhinoceros

1st-Place-Best-China-Li Pellin, 12, China, Endangered marine animals, 2021 thumbnail
2nd-Place-Best-China-Huang Ruimeng, 11, China, Groupthink thumbnail
3rd-Place-Best-China-Shangguan Jiamu, 15 yrs old, China, 2021 thumbnail
4th-Place-Best-China-Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, sculpture-The end of the whale thumbnail
Li Yi, Grade 5, Age 10, China, Whale Cleaning Ambassador thumbnail
Luo Ai, 9 yrs old, China, A future without frogs, 2021 thumbnail
Qu Jiaheng, 14 yrs old, China, Freedom and Faith, 2021 thumbnail
Tong Xihan, 6 yrs old, China, 2021 thumbnail
Zhao Ziqi, 9, China, porcelain sculpture-Sad rhinoceros thumbnail

1st Place: Li Pellin, 12 yrs old, Endangered Marine Animals
2nd Place: Huang Ruimeng, 11 yrs old, GroupThink
3rd Place: Shangguan Jiamu, 15 yrs old, China
4th Place: Zhao Ziqi, 9 yrs old, China, The end of the whale, sculpture

Honorable Mention

Li Yi, 10 yrs old, China, Whale cleaning Ambassador
Luo Ai, 9 yrs old, A future without frogs
Qu Jiaheng, 14 yrs old, Freedom and Faith
Tong Xihan, 6 yrs old, China
Zhao Ziqi, 9 yrs old, sad rhinoceros, sculpture

02/8/20

Winners of the 2019 Fire and Ice Kids Art Contest

Announcing the winners of the 2019 Fire and Ice Kids Art Contest hosted by Frogs Are Green. It was our 10th annual contest and we had a wonderful response from around the world and right here in the USA, from California to Florida, and Jersey City.

Thanks to our judges for 2019: Wendell Minor, Amy Elise de Jong, Jenna Firshein, Louis Aligo, Beverly D’Andrea and Mark Lerer.

Winners – Ages 3-6

1st place: NG Pak Hay Hayden, 5 years old, Hong Kong
2nd place: Chatchayanich Worabut, 6 years old, Thailand
3rd place: Mak Marcella Carissa, 4 years old, Hong Kong

Honorable Mentions:

Lai Wing Ka, 5 years old, Hong Kong
Or Hoi Man, Hailey, 4 years old, Hong Kong
Lui Yan Hei, Gloria, 4 years old, Hong Kong
Huang Tzu Chiao, 5 years old, Taiwan
Fong Shing Yan, Romeo, 4 years old, Hong Kong

1st-NG-Pak-Hay-Hayden-5-years-old-Hong-Kong-2019

1st-NG-Pak-Hay-Hayden-5-years-old-Hong-Kong-2019

2nd-Chatchayanich Worabut, age 6, Thailand, 2019

2nd-Chatchayanich Worabut, age 6, Thailand, 2019

3rd-MAK MARCELLA CARISSA -4yrs-Hong Kong,2019

3rd-MAK MARCELLA CARISSA -4yrs-Hong Kong,2019

LAI WING KA_5 yrs_Hong Kong, 2019

LAI WING KA_5 yrs_Hong Kong, 2019

Or Hoi Man, Hailey-4 yrs-Hong Kong-2019

Or Hoi Man, Hailey-4 yrs-Hong Kong-2019

Lui Yan Hei, Gloria-4 yrs-Hong Kong-2019

Lui Yan Hei, Gloria-4 yrs-Hong Kong-2019

Huang Tzu Chiao-5 years old-Taiwan,Industrial Forest, 2019

Huang Tzu Chiao-5 years old-Taiwan,Industrial Forest, 2019

Fong-Shing-Yan-Romeo-4-yrs-Hong-Kong-2019FRG

Fong-Shing-Yan-Romeo-4-yrs-Hong-Kong-2019FRG

1st-NG-Pak-Hay-Hayden-5-years-old-Hong-Kong-2019 thumbnail
2nd-Chatchayanich Worabut, age 6, Thailand, 2019 thumbnail
3rd-MAK MARCELLA CARISSA -4yrs-Hong Kong,2019 thumbnail
LAI WING KA_5 yrs_Hong Kong, 2019 thumbnail
Or Hoi Man, Hailey-4 yrs-Hong Kong-2019 thumbnail
Lui Yan Hei, Gloria-4 yrs-Hong Kong-2019 thumbnail
Huang Tzu Chiao-5 years old-Taiwan,Industrial Forest, 2019 thumbnail
Fong-Shing-Yan-Romeo-4-yrs-Hong-Kong-2019FRG thumbnail

Winners: Ages 7-9

1st place: Lucas Nam, 9 years old, California, USA
2nd place: Wimootta Aramsaengchan, 8 years old, Thailand
3rd place: Claire Chong, 9 years old, California, USA

Honorable Mentions:

Huang Tzu Wei, 8 years old, Taiwan
Grace Gao, 9 years old, USA
Duru Karadede, 9 years old, Turkey

1st-Lucas Nam, 9 years old, CA, USA, 2019

1st-Lucas Nam, 9 years old, CA, USA, 2019

2nd-Wimootta Aramsaengchan, age 8, Thailand, 2019

2nd-Wimootta Aramsaengchan, age 8, Thailand, 2019

3rd-Claire Chong, 9 years old, California, USA, 2019

3rd-Claire Chong, 9 years old, California, USA, 2019

Huang Tzu Wei_8 years old_Taiwan_Garbage forest, 2019

Huang Tzu Wei_8 years old_Taiwan_Garbage forest, 2019

Grace Gao_9 yrs_US, 2019

Grace Gao_9 yrs_US, 2019

DURU KARADEDE_9YEARS OLD_FROM TURKEY__GLACIER MELTING, 2019

DURU KARADEDE_9YEARS OLD_FROM TURKEY__GLACIER MELTING, 2019

1st-Lucas Nam, 9 years old, CA, USA, 2019 thumbnail
2nd-Wimootta Aramsaengchan, age 8, Thailand, 2019 thumbnail
3rd-Claire Chong, 9 years old, California, USA, 2019 thumbnail
Huang Tzu Wei_8 years old_Taiwan_Garbage forest, 2019 thumbnail
Grace Gao_9 yrs_US, 2019 thumbnail
DURU KARADEDE_9YEARS OLD_FROM TURKEY__GLACIER MELTING, 2019 thumbnail

Winners: Ages 10-12

1st place: Angela Kim, 11 years old, California, USA
2nd place: Viara Pencheva, 10 years old, Bulgaria
3rd place: Olivia Jung, 12 years old, Canada

Honorable Mentions:

Napatson Nurat, 12 years old, Thailand
Emelin Saldana-Montes, 11 years old, MS 40, New Jersey, USA
Destiny Garcia, 11 years old, MS 40, New Jersey, USA
Worth Lodriga, 10 years old, Philippines
Kate Yeaseo Jeong, 11 years old, California, USA

1st-Angela Kim, 11 years old, CA, USA, 2019

1st-Angela Kim, 11 years old, CA, USA, 2019

2nd-VIARA PENCHEVA_10 years old_BULGARIA, 2019

2nd-VIARA PENCHEVA_10 years old_BULGARIA, 2019

3rd-Olivia Jung, age 12, Canada, 2019

3rd-Olivia Jung, age 12, Canada, 2019

Napatson Nurat, 12 yrs old, Thailand, 2019

Napatson Nurat, 12 yrs old, Thailand, 2019

Emelin Saldana-Montes, 11 yrs, MS 40, United States, 2019

Emelin Saldana-Montes, 11 yrs, MS 40, United States, 2019

Destiny Garcia, 11 yrs, MS 40 United States, 2019

Destiny Garcia, 11 yrs, MS 40 United States, 2019

Worth-Lodriga-10-yrs-old-Philippines-lion, 2019

Worth-Lodriga-10-yrs-old-Philippines-lion, 2019

Kate Yeaseo Jeong,11 years old, CA, USA, 2019

Kate Yeaseo Jeong,11 years old, CA, USA, 2019

1st-Angela Kim, 11 years old, CA, USA, 2019 thumbnail
2nd-VIARA PENCHEVA_10 years old_BULGARIA, 2019 thumbnail
3rd-Olivia Jung, age 12, Canada, 2019 thumbnail
Napatson Nurat, 12 yrs old, Thailand, 2019 thumbnail
Emelin Saldana-Montes, 11 yrs, MS 40, United States, 2019 thumbnail
Destiny Garcia, 11 yrs, MS 40 United States, 2019 thumbnail
Worth-Lodriga-10-yrs-old-Philippines-lion, 2019 thumbnail
Kate Yeaseo Jeong,11 years old, CA, USA, 2019 thumbnail

Winners; Ages 13-17

1st place: Jude Atchley, 16 years old, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA
2nd place: Seohee Choi, 14 years old, California, USA
3rd place: Sujita Kongvach, 17 years old, Thailand

Honorable Mentions:

Amelia Stebbing, 17 years old, Florida, USA
Grace Thomas, 16 years old, USA
Ream Elkawaga, Age 16, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA
Ekansha Tabhane, 13 years old, USA

1st-A Frog's View, by Jude Atchley, Age 16, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2019

1st-A Frog's View, by Jude Atchley, Age 16, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2019

2nd-Seohee Choi, 14 years old, CA, USA, 2019

2nd-Seohee Choi, 14 years old, CA, USA, 2019

3rd-Sujita Kongvach, 17 yrs old, Thailand, 2019

3rd-Sujita Kongvach, 17 yrs old, Thailand, 2019

Amelia Stebbing, 17, Jensen Beach Florida, 2019

Amelia Stebbing, 17, Jensen Beach Florida, 2019

Grace Thomas, age 16, United States, 2019

Grace Thomas, age 16, United States, 2019

Bleeding Into Life By Ream Elkawaga, Age 16, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2019

Bleeding Into Life By Ream Elkawaga, Age 16, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2019

Ekansha Tabhane, Age 13, United States of America, 2019

Ekansha Tabhane, Age 13, United States of America, 2019

1st-A Frog's View, by Jude Atchley, Age 16, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2019 thumbnail
2nd-Seohee Choi, 14 years old, CA, USA, 2019 thumbnail
3rd-Sujita Kongvach, 17 yrs old, Thailand, 2019 thumbnail
Amelia Stebbing, 17, Jensen Beach Florida, 2019 thumbnail
Grace Thomas, age 16, United States, 2019 thumbnail
Bleeding Into Life By Ream Elkawaga, Age 16, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2019 thumbnail
Ekansha Tabhane, Age 13, Country United States of America, 2019 thumbnail

Winners of “Best Environmental Message 2019”

1st Place: Zhang Anwen, 6 years old, Hong Kong
2nd Place: Jude Atchley, 16 years old, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
3rd Place: Fong Yuk Chit, 8 years old, Hong Kong

Honorable Mentions:

Huang Tzu Chiao, 5 years old, Taiwan
Wirin Sukthongchalyakul,7 years old, Thailand
Chan Man Yee, 6 years old, Hong Kong
Kumud Pathak, 9 years old, USA
Jerrick Kamaraj, 11 years old, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Katha Patel, grade 12, Jersey City, NJ, USA

1st Place Winner Zhang Anwen, 6 years old, Hong Kong

1st Place Winner Zhang Anwen, 6 years old, Hong Kong

2nd Place Winner Jude Atchley, 16 years old, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA

2nd Place Winner Jude Atchley, 16 years old, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA "A Frog's View"

3rd Place Winner Fong Yuk Chit, 8 years old, Hong Kong

3rd Place Winner Fong Yuk Chit, 8 years old, Hong Kong

Huang Tzu Chiao, 5 years old, Taiwan,

Huang Tzu Chiao, 5 years old, Taiwan, "Industrial Forest"

Wirin Sukthongchaiyakul, 7 years old, Thailand

Wirin Sukthongchaiyakul, 7 years old, Thailand

Chan Man Yee, 6 years old, Hong Kong

Chan Man Yee, 6 years old, Hong Kong

Kumud Pathak, 9 years old, USA

Kumud Pathak, 9 years old, USA

Jerrick Kamaraj, 11 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA

Jerrick Kamaraj, 11 years old, Jersey City, NJ, USA

Katha Patel, grade 12, Jersey City, NJ, USA

Katha Patel, grade 12, Jersey City, NJ, USA

1st-Place-Zhang-Anwen-6-yrs-Hong-Kong-2019 thumbnail
2nd-Place-A Frog's View, by Jude Atchley, Age 16, McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 2019 thumbnail
3rd-Place-Fong-Yuk-Chit-8-yrs-Hong-Kong-2019 thumbnail
Huang Tzu Chiao-5 years old-Taiwan,Industrial Forest, 2019 thumbnail
Wirin Sukthongchaiyakul, age 7, Thailand-2019 thumbnail
Chan-Man-Yee-6-yrs-Hong-Kong-2019 thumbnail
Kumud Pathak, 9 years, USA-2019 thumbnail
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Winners of “Best Black and White Artwork 2019”

1st Place: Setthasan Jirathanaprasert, 14 years old, Thailand
2nd Place: Hermes Tsai, 9 years old, USA
3rd Place: Kyeongwon Lee, 15 years old, USA

Honorable Mention:

Sunattra Kongrach, 15 years old, Thailand

1st place, Setthasan Jirathanaprasert, 14 years old, Thailand

1st place, Setthasan Jirathanaprasert, 14 years old, Thailand

2nd place, Hermes Tsai, 9 years old, California, USA

2nd place, Hermes Tsai, 9 years old, California, USA

3rd place, Kyeongwon Lee, 15 years old, California, USA, 2019

3rd place, Kyeongwon Lee, 15 years old, California, USA, 2019

Sunattra Kongvach, 15 yrs old, Thailand, 2019

Sunattra Kongvach, 15 yrs old, Thailand

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2nd-place-Hermes Tsai, 9 years old, California, USA, 2019 thumbnail
3rd-place-Kyeongwon Lee, 15 years old, California, USA-2019 thumbnail
Sunattra Kongvach, 15 yrs old, Thailand, 2019 thumbnail

Winners of “Best 3D Artwork 2019”

1st Place: Seohee Choi, 14 years old, California, USA
2nd Place: Kate Yeaseo Jeong, 11 years old, California, USA
3rd Place: Claire Chong, 9 years old, California, USA

Honorable Mentions:

Chloe Jin, 10 years old, California, USA
Kristina Danilenko, 7 years old, Russia, Siberia

1st place, Seohee Choi, 14 years old, CA, USA, 3D, 2019

1st place, Seohee Choi, 14 years old, CA, USA

2nd place, Kate Yeaseo Jeong, 11 years old, California, USA, 3D, 2019

2nd place, Kate Yeaseo Jeong, 11 years old, California, USA

3rd place, Claire Chong, 9 years old, California, USA, 3D, 2019

3rd place, Claire Chong, 9 years old, California, USA

Chloe Jin, 10 years old, California, USA, 3D, 2019

Chloe Jin, 10 years old, California, USA

Kristina Danilenko, 7 years old, Russia, Siberia, Novosibirsk city, 3D, 2019

Kristina Danilenko, 7 years old, Russia, Siberia, Novosibirsk City

1st-place-Seohee Choi, 14 years old, CA, USA-3D-2019 thumbnail
2nd-place-Kate Yeaseo Jeong, 11 years old, California, USA, 3D, 2019 thumbnail
3rd-place-Claire Chong, 9 years old, California, USA-3D-2019 thumbnail
Chloe Jin, 10 years old, California, USA, 3D, 2019 thumbnail
Kristina Danilenko, 7 years old, Russia, Siberia, Novosibirsk city, 3D, 2019 thumbnail
07/27/19

Ecological art multimedia event in Janko Veselinovic school, Belgrade, Serbia

from Valentina Mirkovic

I want to share with you my impressions and to tell you that we performed our ecological-art event in our school. In fact, it turned into more of a lecture, because we decided to be much more serious this year. The only thing that we didn`t manage to do was to include 4th graders, but that would be something for the next time…

We chose Earth Day as the day for our performance. It was a public class, in the lobby, for all students and teachers. This time, we gave students a more scientific task. One group of children got to work on PP presentations and they had to explore the rainforest as a natural phenomenon from a geographical and biological point of view. And, of course with ecological aspects, in another words, what happens to nature due to pollution, greenhouse effect, global melting… etc. and what might become of our beautiful rainforests all over the world. What species are already extinct and which, unfortunately, will be, very likely…

After that serious and warning introduction, we continued, with a second group of students, and the story of the artistic side of the project. They explained what could be done and that art is one way to focus attention on the growing problem. Here, we devoted more talks about the international children`s art competition, which we`ve participated in for the second year, and about the whole idea of your site “Frogs Are Green” which inspired us.

Some of the kids presented their art works and spoke about the virtual gallery where ours and also artworks of other children from all over the world could be seen. At the end, two girls read your text, in English and Serbian, from the blog, “My green dream.” My colleagues and I thought that this letter is so universal and carries the thoughts that we share. And that would be it! We`re sending photos of all of us who participated and looking forward to some new cooperation and ideas in the future!

One more thing, one request! Could I ask for some sort of confirmation for us as teachers, that we, with our students participated in an international project. They are asking us that from our school administration. I have downloaded certificates for children, but, what do you think, whether they could be used for teachers too? If you think it is ok, then I could use those certificates, just with our names, teachers names… If you have any other idea or suggestion, let me know. In any case, I thank you once again for support and cooperation and I hope for new competitions and ideas about preservation of the living world on our Earth!!!!!

Bye, bye, With All the Best, Valentina (and Sanja, Nevena, Slavica and Zoran. Huge greetings from my collegues too !) p.s. I am the little black haired woman in the middle, with a yellow scarf.

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After receiving this marvelous email we designed the certificates for the Teachers to receive as well!

Teaching certificate for Valentina Mirkovinc from Frogs Are Green!
07/25/18

‘Save All Frogs’ Initiative Launched!

Save All Frogs‘ Initiative Launched!

Matt Ellerbeck – Frog Advocate & Conservationist

Frogs are one of the most diverse forms of herpetofauna in the province of Ontario, boasting more species than turtles, lizards, or salamanders. Yet, there is no outreach education effort solely devoted to these amphibians within the province.

This is unfortunate as many frog species are threatened with extinction. Furthermore, the endangerment of frogs is not exclusive to regions outside of Ontario. Several of the province’s native species are in serious decline.

The Great Lake/St. Lawrence population (east and north of Toronto) of the Western Chorus Frog (Pseudacris triseriata) is listed as Threatened under the federal Species at Risk Act. The Fowler’s Toad (Anaxyrus fowleri) is even more at risk, being listed as Endangered. Worse still, the diminutive Northern Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans) is considered extinct from Ontario.

More of Ontario’s frogs could also be disappearing, as many species have not yet been properly assessed.

This is what inspired me to launch my Save All Frogs project. With this effort I will be educating individuals throughout the province on why frogs are disappearing, what roles they play in the environment, and most importantly how they can help.

I will be emphasizing as I visit schools, camps, conservation areas and other venues that individuals can become involved with the recovery of frogs via behavioral changes, informed decision making, environmental stewardship actions, and habitat management efforts.

Education has been noted as an effective conservation tool by numerous groups and organizations. The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC) states that it recognizes the need to increase awareness, appreciation, and understanding of amphibians, reptiles and their habitats, which can then enhance conservation actions and stewardship practices. The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust also proclaims that education is one of the most important tools in the long-term conservation of amphibians and reptiles. By raising awareness, enhancing knowledge and encouraging people to take action, real steps can be made towards conserving amphibian and reptile species.

This is why I am committed to educating the public on the plight of frogs!

Save All Frogs - Matt Ellerbeck
 

06/28/18

Salamander from the Rainforest painted on Catch Basin

Update from the corner of Bleecker Street and Central Avenue in Jersey City Heights!

 

Jersey City’s adopt a catch basin program is thriving! It’s very simple. Sign up to take care of a catch basin (storm drain) and the City of Jersey City will assign an artist to paint something original for you. It’s a win-win situation! The city receives help from the public to keep these drains clear of garbage and snow/ice in the winter and we get beautiful artwork that passers by admire. In addition, because they are of an environmental nature, it helps remind the public to keep the streets clean.

Swati Rastogi and Susan Newman salamander catch basin jersey city heights

Last year I noticed a beautiful artwork done by artist Swati Rastogi and requested her as the artist for my second corner (opposite last year’s frog). I was so excited when she contacted me this week because it was time for her to paint the corner.

Here’s what Swati wrote about this project:

“I never knew what a Salamander was until I was asked by the city to paint one at the corner of Central Avenue & Bleecker Street in Jersey City.

Susan Newman who adopted this catch basin has proudly named it “Biodiversity Matters” and is actively letting the residents know about the program.

Honestly this “adopt a catch basin” campaign is making the city much more vibrant and creating awareness for how important it is to keep the sewers clean.

Thank you for choosing me as your artist!.”

– Swati Rastogi

 

I wrote about this program last year in greater detail, so check out the article about the program and why it’s so important.

Adopt a Catch Basin Frog Art

04/22/18

Protecting Amphibians Through Correct Silvicultural Practices

Recent findings indicate that frogs could be going the way of the dinosaurs. Studies by scientists from the US Geological Survey (USGS) depicted that the number of amphibians is shrinking by an average rate of 3.7% yearly. Despite environmentalists championing for the protection of frogs, hosting amphibian themed art exhibitions and releasing publications to educate, among many other efforts, there is still a significant decline in the number of amphibians, especially frogs. Blame pollution, diseases, climate change and more importantly incessant deforestation.

Protecting amphibians and frogs through the correct silvicultural activities in forests helps in ensuring their continuity. While tree harvesting is essential for electricity poles, fuel, the paper industry, and construction, it should not be done in a way that it leads to the loss of amphibian habitats.

Photo by Stefan Steinbauer on Unsplash

The Right Pruning Tools

In forest activities such as pruning, trimming, and the harvesting of firewood, chainsaws are preferably the best tools. Why? Unlike harvesters which fell many trees at a time, chainsaws cut down one tree at a time. This ensures animal habitats are not destroyed during the operation and that seedlings and saplings are protected. These machines are portable making pruning among other activities in various locations easier.

While chainsaws come in different sizes, small chainsaws are preferably the best, especially chainsaws powered by a lithium-Ion battery. These particular type of chainsaws are eco-friendly since they don’t release noxious fumes into the atmosphere when pruning or trimming trees. Furthermore, they don’t cause noise pollution and can be operated easily since they are not heavy. However, when operating a chainsaw it is very important to have the knowledge on how to operate one safely. Other brilliant tools you can use when pruning a tree post include loppers and pole pruners.

Correct Pruning

Pruning is done to remove any overgrown tree branches, stems, and any deformed tree parts. When pruning is done in the correct manner it results in high-quality timber which directly reflects on value and price. Correct pruning, according to A-Absolute Tree Services, involves making sure that a third of the living branches are left after pruning. Right timing on when to prune is critical especially if the area to be pruned is a wildlife shelter. Furthermore, it should be done in a proper way such that the game cover is not destroyed.

Recommended Pruning Techniques

Target pruning is one the best methods of pruning, as stated by Research Gate, since one is able to leave tree parts intact and minimize bole’s tissue damage. Canopy pruning is another recommended pruning technique as it enables light penetration. This allows for the growth of grasses and other plants and this encourages survival of amphibians and frogs. During pruning, the windward side should be taken into consideration as amphibians especially frogs which breathe through their skin, could be easily affected by debris-carrying wind.

Utility Poles

In the United States, most utility poles are made of wood, despite the emergence of steel utility poles. This is because wood is a good insulator and is relatively cheap due to the high availability of trees. Among the trees popularly used are red cedars, Southern yellow pines, and Western yellow pines as they produce straight poles. Poles are selected while still standing in the forest, then the felling process begins.

Most of the times the right procedures and techniques are not used in this process. Unfortunately, flush cutting is observed on pruned trees that are meant for utility poles. Tree topping is also another wrong technique that not only gives an ugly view of the forest but also, has zero considerations for potential wildlife habitats. If the right equipment is not used, the forest environment could be adversely affected. This is why knowledge on the right way of pruning and harvesting trees is key, especially with the high demand for poles and timber.

Amphibians and reptiles make the environment greener. They help in natural pest control and act as food for other wildlife. The contribution of frogs to modern medicine is another reason why frogs are so important. With the above-given statistics, it is evident that more needs to be done in order to care of and protect them. Proper environmental care, especially in the forest, and curbing pollution will go a long way in preserving these species for generations to come.

Written and researched by Jennifer Dawson