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Originally Posted by Afemoralis
Another question I would add to the thread is "what is the function of a site specific ID, in the absence of a conservation program to protect the sites?"
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Just to include another dynamic to the discussion, I think it's important to realize that not every decision has to be made on the basis of conservation (and this is coming from someone who is a strong advocate of conservation). For many people this will never be anything more than simply enjoying some tropical frogs in a tank in their living rooms, and that's okay. For these same people, simply having and enjoying an auratus that originated from somewhere in Costa Rica is enough, so we have to realize that there is still value to the non-site-specific animals already in the hobby.
However, as a hobbyist, I am personally extremely interested in the specificity of a frog's origin. To me, one of the fascinating things about these amphibians is how they've evolved and adapted so specifically and uniquely to (and along with) their unique environments...so part of the interest and fun for me is knowing their locales. Knowing that the pumilio from the Salt Creek area of Isla Bastimentos are different from the Red Frog Beach area from the cemetary, etc. is part of what continues to draw me into this hobby and personal research and fuels my fascination.
Some thoughts...
