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New mapping work aims to identify climate refuges in Panama that could give harlequin toads a second chance at survival. The amphibians, among the most endangered in the world, have been devastated by disease and habitat change. The research is intended to guide conservation efforts toward the places where the toads might endure as conditions shift.

Glen Phillips, frontman of Toad the Wet Sprocket, is set to perform at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California. The local announcement is drawing attention from fans of the band, known for 1990s hits like 'Walk on the Ocean' and 'All I Want'. Details on the date and ticket availability are expected from the venue.

The musical 'A Year with Frog and Toad' is drawing attention, with coverage in Nashville highlighting a local production of the show. The musical, based on Arnold Lobel's beloved children's books about two amphibian friends, is being staged for audiences, and theatre watchers are discussing the production and its enduring appeal for families.

A gardener reports seeing an unusual range of new wildlife in their garden this summer, including a praying mantis and a tiny toad. They credit the biodiversity to the many flowers planted by their spouse, noting that the newly attracted creatures are now helping keep pests away from the plants naturally.

A photographer has shared a moody dusk landscape image of a lake or pond with frogs and toads, inviting viewers to count the amphibians in the frame. The shot uses off-camera flash in a hazy forest setting, shot on Ilford HP5 film, and is drawing modest appreciation from nature and wildlife photography enthusiasts.