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Frogs in the garden: good news?

2023-03-18T05:20:16.483Z


This batrachian known for its croaking and its leaps can prove to be a useful auxiliary in the garden.


The

frog

is recognizable by its green color, its bulging eyes and its four webbed feet which allow it to make significant leaps.

It measures up to about ten centimeters and its life expectancy is five years.

It sometimes happens to meet in his garden.

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Why do I have frogs in my garden?

An essential link in biodiversity, the frog, a cold-blooded amphibian, has a way of life that is both aquatic and terrestrial.

In decline for several years, it is a protected species in France.

Article L411-1 of the Environment Code prohibits "

the destruction or removal of eggs or nests, the mutilation, destruction, capture or removal, intentional disturbance, stuffing of animals of these species or, whether alive or dead, their transportation, peddling, use, possession, offering for sale, sale or purchase

”.

A red-eyed frog.

PetrDolejsek / stock.adobe.com

If your garden has

wetlands

, a water point such as a natural or artificial pond - especially so that frogs can reproduce at the end of winter - and deep enough (at least one meter) for them to take refuge there, as well as gently sloping banks, or if your home is located near a wood or a marsh, they can settle there.

The same goes for the presence of tall grass or large stones, pieces of wood, tiles or a massive nearby which allow them to be in the shade and bring them a little freshness during heavy days. heat or place some rocks for them to relax between two jumps.

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What is the use of the frog in the garden?

In adulthood, the frog becomes carnivorous.

Therefore, it can play predatory, especially at night, and get rid of certain insects such as flies, mosquitoes, larvae, worms and slugs.

The frog, conversely, can attract birds, dragonflies, centipedes and beetles.

It is therefore valuable both as a predator and as a prey.

It promotes biodiversity and maintains the ecosystem.

To attract it to the garden, all you have to do is give it everything it needs: an outdoor pond, damp and cool places.

To know

It is recommended not to put fish in the pond because they could eat the frog eggs and larvae.

Source: lefigaro

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