Sequoia National Park: The High-Flying Frog Rescue

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Sequoia National Park: The High-Flying Frog Rescue
Jul 31, 2026 Episode 25
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This is part 3 of our Sequoia National Park podcast series. Check out our other episodes on Sequoia National Park for kids:
Part 1: General Sherman - The Largest Living Thing on Earth
Part 2: Giant Caves Beneath the Giant Trees
Part 3: The High-Flying Frog Rescue
Part 4: Higher than High - Mount Whitney

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Get ready to climb way up into the high mountain lakes of Sequoia National Park!🏔️ Today, we meet an extreme animal: the mountain yellow-legged frog.🐸 This tiny creature can survive under the freezing ice for nine months out of the year.

But when two sneaky villains; a hungry non-native fish and a mysterious microscopic fungus threaten to wipe them out completely, a team of superhero scientists step in. Discover how national parks and local zoos teamed up for an epic rescue mission that involves special frog baths and an actual helicopter 🚁 !

Thank you to Carlos Davidson and Tim Ziesmer for their research on the Southern Mountain Yellow Legged Frog and sharing their call with us today.

🎒Scout mission included! Experience our fun mission thats great for trips or the backyard with your family.

🏕️ Have you seen a frog in the wild? Talk about it! 

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