Frogs that started life as male tadpoles were changed in an experiment into females by estrogen-like pollutants similar to those found in the environment, according to a new study.
The results may shed light on at least one reason that up to a third of frog species around the world are threatened with extinction, suggests the study, set to appear in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry in May.
On the plus side Christian Evangelists might finally sit up and take notice of enviornmental issues now that complex gender issues have become involved. The only thing is we just have to convince them that this is a choice on the part of the frogs and all they ask for is a modicum of respect and privacy.
"Pastor... pastor... I was looking for some science books to burn when I accidentally came across this article about how Frogs are getting them there sex changes!"
"The Devil you say!"
"I swear Pastor. It says that them there pollu-cha-m'call-its in the air are responsible for turning a boy frog into girl frog! It even says some of them frogs is happy with the change and that it's their lifestyle and if folks don't like transgender frogs then they should mind their own business!"
"'Mind our own business!?!?' why that's not the Christian thing to do! Quick boy... to the Jesusmobile. Mel Gibson will know what to do about these heathen liberal amphibian pollutantsexuals defying Gods Will!"
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on 2007-02-27 10:24 pm (UTC)Haha, you rule