Frog Crossings

Ben shares his heartwarming experience volunteering to help northern red-legged frogs safely cross a busy highway in Portland, highlighting the challenges of wildlife conservation. He discusses the troubling implications of declining roadkill, particularly in relation to the "windshield phenomenon," which signals a decrease in insect populations. The conversation underscores the complexities of prioritizing funding for wildlife crossings, especially for less charismatic species like frogs.