The Corroboree Frog

Why the Frog?

Over recent times the frog has come to be known as an indicator of ecological sustainability. We have chosen the frog as it is one of the most sensitive creatures to its environment. Therefore it is threatened by many of the actions of man in the resources utilised to create our lifestyles. Also, frogs have many interesting qualities which can assist humans to live far more healthier lifestyles and create a world which will nurture and support future generations. You can find out more about frogs and sustainability here

We thank Gerry Mantarelli and his coworkers at the Amphibian Research Centre for supply of this image of the Corroboree frog. For more details of Gerry's wonderful work in preserving this and other frogs please see here frogs.org.au

Why the Corroboree Frog?

When we searched for the particular frog to represent our work and the aims of our business we were delighted to select the Corroboree Frog for several reasons.

Firstly and foremost it is one of the most endangered species in Australia.

Secondly it is such a striking creature which quickly identifies as Australian. It looks like it was created by an Aboriginal artist. Its name quickly communicates that it is Australian both to its cohabitants on this continent and to the world who is increasingly aware of the Aboriginal culture of Australia.

We believe the Corroboree Frog's copyright belongs to the frog itself and in so doing we are donating fees generated through the use of its image to people and organisations working towards its preservation and removal from the endangered species list as soon as possible. You are welcome to nominate a project for these funds here to frog projects

For myself, it was very satisfying and simultaneously saddening when I became aware of this frog. I grew up in the same part of Australia that is the habitat of the Southern Corroboree frog - south eastern Australia from Canberra and Queanbeyan and southern regions. It was exhilarating to see that I had chosen a frog for our work which was connected to my personal life and the country where I was born and raised. And in so being was the sadness for I had never seen one of these frogs. When I asked my father who also had grown up there (i.e. since the 1920s), nor had he.

This confirmed for me our choice. Clearly the underlying reasons this particular frog is now so rarely seen or heard is what we are working to rectify and what we hope to share with others. This frog is one of the most endangered species in Australia.