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Friday, March 12, 2010
The Common Frog
The name may suggest they're common in Ireland but the naming of species happened a long time ago. Poor water quality and loss of habitat are their two biggest enemies today.
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The name may suggest they're common in Ireland but the naming of species happened a long time ago. Poor water quality and loss of habitat are their two biggest enemies today.
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