Speaking of frogs...

[Tolleys]

I heard it was a nursery in Kurtistown that brought them in, not Walmart.

Susan


Edited by - Tolleys on 10/15/2007 20:09:21

[HPP Person]

Coqui frogs are an invasive species with no predators in Hawai'i. In their native Puerto Rico, their numbers are kept at bay by scorpions, snakes, taratulas, etc. The issue with the Coqui isn't so much the noise they generate, but the IMPACT on the 'aina. All you folks who claim to find the sound so soothing and relaxing actually sound extremely self-centered. Why not take a step back and realize the untold impact these invasive species are causing to the very fragile ecosystem of Hawai'i nei? And add the fire ants, miconia, and other pests to the mix. If you really care about Ka Pae 'Aina o Hawai'i Nei, learn more at the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) website: http://www.hear.org/

[NanawaleJulie]

For everyone replying, I just didn't know about the frogs. It was a curious question and not meant to upset the forum. Mahalo.

[wjbillock]

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Coqui frogs are an invasive species with no predators in Hawai'i. In their native Puerto Rico, their numbers are kept at bay by scorpions, snakes, taratulas, etc. The issue with the Coqui isn't so much the noise they generate, but the IMPACT on the 'aina. All you folks who claim to find the sound so soothing and relaxing actually sound extremely self-centered. Why not take a step back and realize the untold impact these invasive species are causing to the very fragile ecosystem of Hawai'i nei? And add the fire ants, miconia, and other pests to the mix. If you really care about Ka Pae 'Aina o Hawai'i Nei, learn more at the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) website: http://www.hear.org/

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Wow...I had no idea how self-centered I was. I think I need a 12-Step Group. SCFA (Soothed by Coqui Frogs Anonymous!)

HPP...do you have any idea how silly you sound?
Anyone can cut and paste a quote from a website...but if your going to make an original point...at least try to make sense please?

"What? Me Worry?" - Alfred E. Nueman

Edited by - wjbillock on 10/19/2007 19:27:56

[pslamont]

So, HPP PERSON.... what exactly IS the impact of the coqui if not noise? I am very interested to know what you think that may be. Please don't refer me to the site; I scanned it. I would really like you to tell me.

Mahalo, Pam

Just another day in P A R A D I S E !!

[missydog1]

I've read in a few places that the coquis threaten our bird population, I believe because they compete for the same food supply, but I don't have time right now to go pull up the information.

[JWFITZ]

When malaria finally shows up we'll be glad we had the frogs, I believe.

In the mean time, start spreading the rumor that coqui frog pate is an incredible libido booster. Some far east company will get a hold of that and there won't be a frog to be found on the whole island in three years.

[wjbillock]

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In the mean time, start spreading the rumor that coqui frog pate is an incredible libido booster. Some far east company will get a hold of that and there won't be a frog to be found on the whole island in three years.

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That's a rumor? I heard it was true!

"What? Me Worry?" - Alfred E. Nueman

[HPP Person]

It is quite apparent that this forum is populated by many malihini who arrived after the incursion of the non-native coqui frog. If you wish to understand the impact of the coqui and other non-native introduced species, please educate yourself at: http://www.hear.org/AlienSpeciesInHawaii...index.html

Here's an excerpt especially for wjbillock:

"Conservation concerns
Eleutherodactylus coqui poses the greatest threat to native Hawaiian ecosystems because it can invade mid-elevation moist and rain forests. It can be expected to exert tremendous predation pressure on a variety of native arthropods and, possibly, snails. Consequently, they will likely have an indirect negative effect on the remaining native forest birds, most of which are partially or largely insectivorous. The frogs may serve as an energy sink in native ecosystems into which they insert themselves due to lack of native predators, although it is more likely they will instead serve as an additional food source enhancing population levels of rats and mongoose, thereby increasing predation pressure on native forest birds."

More information on the topic here: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/coqui/

[wjbillock]

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It is quite apparent that this forum is populated by many malihini who arrived after the incursion of the non-native coqui frog. If you wish to understand the impact of the coqui and other non-native introduced species, please educate yourself at: http://www.hear.org/AlienSpeciesInHawaii...index.html

Here's an excerpt especially for wjbillock:

"Conservation concerns
Eleutherodactylus coqui poses the greatest threat to native Hawaiian ecosystems because it can invade mid-elevation moist and rain forests. It can be expected to exert tremendous predation pressure on a variety of native arthropods and, possibly, snails. Consequently, they will likely have an indirect negative effect on the remaining native forest birds, most of which are partially or largely insectivorous. The frogs may serve as an energy sink in native ecosystems into which they insert themselves due to lack of native predators, although it is more likely they will instead serve as an additional food source enhancing population levels of rats and mongoose, thereby increasing predation pressure on native forest birds."

More information on the topic here: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/coqui/

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OK HPP Person...

I see you know how to cut and paste from websites.

What's YOUR solution?

"What? Me Worry?" - Alfred E. Nueman