Amphibian Declines
In recent years, scientists have been working to raise awareness of a global decline in amphibian populations. Their message is alarming: of 5,918 known species of amphibians, a staggering 1,856 are listed as threatened.
Global Action Plan Aims to Save Amphibians
A recent meeting of top scientists—experts in amphibian biology—paved the way for the future protection of amphibians around the globe. The Amphibian Conservation Summit, held on September 17th-19th, brought together more than 60 experts to discuss the threats amphibians face and the steps needed to halt future amphibian declines.
A recent meeting of top scientists—experts in amphibian biology—paved the way for the future protection of amphibians around the globe. The Amphibian Conservation Summit, held on September 17th-19th, brought together more than 60 experts to discuss the threats amphibians face and the steps needed to halt future amphibian declines.
Why are Amphibians in Decline?
Herpetologists first started noting that amphibian populations were falling at many of their study sites in the 1980s. Those early reports were anecdotal and many experts doubted that the observed declines were cause for concern (the argument was that populations of amphibians fluctuate over time and the decline could have been merely natural variation).
Herpetologists first started noting that amphibian populations were falling at many of their study sites in the 1980s. Those early reports were anecdotal and many experts doubted that the observed declines were cause for concern (the argument was that populations of amphibians fluctuate over time and the decline could have been merely natural variation).