6/12/2023 0 Comments Plague of the frogs![]() ![]() As for human vacationers, bring ear plugs. For the time being, at least, coqui frogs will continue to enjoy their own Hawaiian vacation. Truth be told, there's no sure-fire solution in sight. Caffeine is toxic for coqui and other frogs, but spraying forests with caffeinated chemicals hasn't done much to quiet the coqui so far. Introducing a predator is not a safe option, since it, too, could reproduce to the point of becoming a problem. Queen or princess is pouring out bowl of water that has a frog in it. Hawaiian scientists and authorities have been hard at work trying to keep the coqui in check. Egyptian servants are shocked at the plague of frogs that have come upon them. That's like trying to sleep in the middle of a loud party. ![]() Mautz has measured the noise as peaking at 73 decibels. Hotel guests usually complain that the frogs' chorus makes sleeping difficult. Biologists such as Bill Mautz at the University of Hawaii at Hilo worry that the frog's voracious appetite for insects and spiders will disrupt the food chain, since many Hawaiian birds rely on the same source of food. The frogs were everywhere, and the people. As often happens when there are no predators to eat the invading species, coqui frogs soon took over Hawaiian forests. The Lord sent plagues (many really bad things) to help Pharaoh change his mind. They are tiny, seemingly harmless Puerto Rican tree frogs that made their way to Hawaii during the past decade as stowaways on potted plants. What's going on?Ĭoqui frogs, to be exact. The Plague of Frogs is an adventure/mystery for Liminal Horror that has the players investigate a rash of attacks that have end up being more than random bouts of violence. Wait, what's that noise coming from the forest? Whatever it is, it's loud so loud that you're having trouble falling asleep at night. Stunning beaches, dramatic vistas, perfect weather. Finally, after years of planning, you've made it to Hawaii for your dream vacation.
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