Tag: nature

Road Bumps Gone Mad: A Very Angry Frog on Car‑Killing Streets

Frog watching vintage cars jump over oversized striped speed bumps

The Very Angry Frog Observes the Human Suffering Caused by Road Bumps I am merely a frog. A small, damp, green observer of human behaviour. I sit on the roadside, minding my own business, occasionally eating a fly, occasionally judging a passing dog. But lately, I have found myself watching a new spectacle—one so absurd, … Continue reading Road Bumps Gone Mad: A Very Angry Frog on Car‑Killing Streets →

Why Potholes Are a Threat to Frogs and Wildlife

Green frog perched on mossy rock overlooking canyon with waterfalls and blue-green water pools

If you’ve ever wondered what pure amphibian fury looks like, picture Froggy: a small, damp, green citizen of the local pond, vibrating with rage at the state of Britain’s roads. Froggy is not just annoyed. He is incandescent. He is, in frog terms, one hop away from writing a strongly worded letter to the council … Continue reading Why Potholes Are a Threat to Frogs and Wildlife →

Let’s make flat frogs a thing of the past

Cartoon frog with a red bow tie happily raising its arms beside a road with vehicles.

Why Frogs Desperately Need Road Crossing Points (And Why Humans Should Stop Being Menaces) If you’ve ever driven down a country lane at night and seen something small, green, and slightly panicked launching itself across the tarmac, you’ve witnessed one of nature’s most dramatic and least appreciated performances: the Frog Road Dash. It’s like Frogger, … Continue reading Let’s make flat frogs a thing of the past →