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Taudactylus Rheophilus
The northern tinker frog, northern timber frog, or tinkling frog (''Taudactylus rheophilus'') is a species of frog in the family Myobatrachidae. It is endemic to humid mountainous areas of north-eastern Queensland in Australia. It lives among rocks and logs at small fast-flowing streams. Adults are nocturnal. Conservation status As most other members of the genus ''Taudactylus'', this species has declined drastically. It is listed as ''Critically Endangered'' on the IUCN Red List and under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The precise reason for this decline is unclear, but likely linked to the disease chytridiomycosis. It may also be threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References Taudactylus Frogs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Hosmer
Rev. William Hosmer (May 27, 1810 – July 17, 1889) was an American anti-slavery author and editor, and a Methodist minister. Biography Hosmer was born on May 27, 1810, near the town of Brimfield, Massachusetts, to Eleazer and Clara (Needham) Hosmer. He studied at the Franklin Academy in Plattsburgh, New York. In 1831 Hosmer was admitted as a probationer to the Genesee Conference of the Methodist Church, and was ordained as a minister two years later. Between 1848 and 1856 Hosmer was the editor of the '' Northern Christian Advocate'' newspaper, owned by the Methodist General Conference. Hosmer was a strong believer in Wesleyan philosophy, and during his incumbency at the ''Advocate'' he was a strong advocate for both antislavery and temperance issues. Due to a schism within the Methodist church, his stance eventually led to his replacement as editor in June 1856 by Rev. F. G. Hibbard. Following his removal from the ''Northern Christian Advocate'', a new paper called ''The No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |