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Save the frogs day skin#
Kerry Kriger, founder of SAVE THE FROGS!, “ and a deadly skin disease caused by a chytrid fungus is spreading through mountainous regions and driving frog species to extinction within months of its arrival”. “Habitat destruction is the primary threat to frogs in lowland areas,” says Dr. Nearly one-third of the world’s 6,400+ amphibian species are threatened with extinction, and at least 150 species have completely disappeared since 1980. Events for schools also include participating in frog art and frog poetry contests. Teachers and students will focus on amphibian conservation, learning about threats to frogs and discussing ways to contribute to conservation efforts.
In recognition of Save The Frogs Day, scientists worldwide will deliver presentations about the amphibian extinction crisis to local schools, zoos and community groups both today and throughout the year. Save The Frogs Dayevents are planned in nearly a dozen countries, including the United States, Canada, Italy, China, Australia and the U.K. The goal is to raise awareness of the rapid disappearance of frog species worldwide.
On this day we encourage the appreciation and celebration of amphibians by people from all walks of life so HAPPY SAVE THE FROGS DAY everyone! The 1st Annual Save The Frogs Day has arrived! Be a part of it and help us make the amphibian extinction crisis common knowledge by 2010.įIRST ANNUAL ‘ SAVE THE FROGS DAY’ DECLAREDĮvents to be held globally April 28 th to raise awareness of frog extinctionsĬonservation organisation SAVE THE FROGS! has declared April 28 th as the first annual Save The Frogs Day.
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