Early frog and snake activity in Connecticut raises environmental concerns due to cold-blooded animals' sensitivity to temperature changes.
University of Connecticut ecology professor Kurt Schwenk noticed early frog and snake activity in Connecticut, with wood frogs emerging from dormancy around three weeks earlier than usual. The unseasonable behavior has scientists and naturalists concerned, as cold-blooded animals like frogs and reptiles are particularly sensitive to such changes. This raises questions about potential environmental impacts and the importance of being in tune with nature.
March 23, 2024
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