Meeting Georgie the African Bull Frog at Alvea Sanctuary

TLDRJoin Maya as she introduces Julian to Georgie, the African Bull Frog at Alvea Sanctuary. Learn about Georgie's unique features and how he is cared for at the sanctuary.

Key insights

🐸Georgie is an African Bull Frog, the second largest frog species in the world.

👀Georgie has a nictating membrane, a clear eyelid that allows him to see while protecting his eyes.

🐭Georgie eats bugs and occasionally mice as part of his diet.

💚Georgie is a beloved resident at Alvea Sanctuary and is known for his calm and chill demeanor.

🌿Frogs like Georgie are important indicators of the health of ecosystems and their decline is a cause for concern.

Q&A

What is Georgie's diet?

Georgie eats bugs as his primary diet, but he also eats mice occasionally.

How big is Georgie?

Georgie is a substantial frog, weighing about 4 lbs due to his species being the second largest frog species in the world.

Why does Georgie have a clear eyelid?

Georgie's clear eyelid, called a nictating membrane, allows him to see while protecting his eyes from debris.

What is the significance of frogs like Georgie?

Frogs like Georgie are important indicators of the health of ecosystems, and their decline is a cause for concern.

Where is Georgie located?

Georgie resides at Alvea Sanctuary in Austin, Texas.

Timestamped Summary

08:55Maya introduces Julian to Georgie, an African Bull Frog, at Alvea Sanctuary.

09:45Maya explains that Georgie eats bugs as his primary diet and occasionally mice.

10:52Maya shares that Georgie has a clear eyelid called a nictating membrane which allows him to see while protecting his eyes.

11:45Maya mentions that Georgie is a beloved resident at Alvea Sanctuary known for his calm and chill demeanor.

12:34Maya highlights the importance of frogs like Georgie as indicators of ecosystem health and the concerns over their decline.