29 August 2011
Kermit the Green Tree Frog had a close encounter with a wheelie bin in Cashmere, north-west of Brisbane, resulting in an injury to his leg.
"Kermit has sustained some soft trauma to the right leg after being run over by a wheelie bin" explained Dr Amber Gillett, Wildlife Veterinarian at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
"We don't see many green tree frogs at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital so to see a nice healthy one like Kermit is great."
"Weighing only 13 grams, Kermit's leg would be a little sore but I've administered pain relief to help alleviate that pain."
Kermit will spend a couple of days resting at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital before being returned to the wild. Unfortunately frogs in general are becoming rarer as a result of a contagious disease called ‘Chytrid fungus', which has already caused extinction in many frog species in Australia.
For any sick or injured wildlife, no matter how small - please call the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital 24-hour hotline on 1300 369 652
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emma 22nd September 2011 13:59:09 AEST
this is the luckiest frog i ve ever seen
Gail from London 4th September 2011 02:46:55 AEST
This is what I so love about Australia Zoo and what I so loved about Steve. All animals, big or small, are shown the same love and respect regardless of size. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital is truly the jewel in Australia Zoo's crown xx
Maree Ann Peterson 3rd September 2011 18:40:14 AEST
Hope Kermit is feeling better soon, frogs are so cute, I had a big fishpond at Narara , and had lots of tadpoles and little frogs, loved it good memories,
James Ward 31st August 2011 12:36:39 AEST
I was wondering if this is the same fungus that has also devastated many South American frogs as well?
Australia Zoo Says
Hi James - yes, it's the same fungus.