Bullfrog Dynasty now established in Nebraska
Bullfrog Dynasty now established in Nebraska Columbus Telegram
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Article Title
By MIKE GUTZMER
- Introduction
- Observation of bullfrogs in aquatic environments
- Native and invasive species
- Personal experience with bullfrogs
- Bullfrogs as predators
- Diet of bullfrogs
- Reproductive behavior
- Impact on native species
- Amphibians and reptiles in the Great Plains
- Effect of climate change on amphibians and reptiles
- Importance of agro-ecosystems
- Role of amphibians and reptiles in wetlands
- Conclusion
- Potential extinction of bullfrogs in aquatic ecosystems
- Importance of studying the impacts of growth and expansion
- Quote by Joni Mitchell
About the Author
Michael P. Gutzmer, PhD is principal and owner of New Century Environmental LLC and provides environmental consulting services in the Great Plains. NCE works with water, wetlands, habitat development threatened and endangered species and pollution problems. He can be contacted at mgutzmer@newcenturyenvironmental.com
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 15: Life on Land
The article discusses the impact of the invasive species, the bullfrog, on the ecosystem. This issue is directly related to SDG 15, which focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating desertification, and halting and reversing land degradation and biodiversity loss.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 15.8: By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species.
The article highlights the bullfrog as an invasive species that has established a dynasty in Nebraska. Target 15.8 specifically addresses the prevention and reduction of the impact of invasive alien species on ecosystems. The presence of the bullfrog in Nebraska exemplifies the need for measures to control or eradicate such invasive species.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 15.8.1: Proportion of countries adopting relevant national legislation and adequately resourcing the prevention or control of invasive alien species.
- Indicator 15.8.2: Number of IAS eradicated or controlled.
The article does not explicitly mention these indicators, but they can be used to measure progress towards Target 15.8. Indicator 15.8.1 assesses the adoption of national legislation and allocation of resources for preventing or controlling invasive alien species. Indicator 15.8.2 measures the number of invasive alien species that have been eradicated or controlled, which is relevant to the issue of the bullfrog invasion.
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.8: By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species. | Indicator 15.8.1: Proportion of countries adopting relevant national legislation and adequately resourcing the prevention or control of invasive alien species. Indicator 15.8.2: Number of IAS eradicated or controlled. |
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Source: columbustelegram.com
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