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Amphibians in Dramatic Decline; Nearly One in Three Faces Extinction Global Amphibian Assessment Findings Published in Science (10.14.04)
Over the past three years, scientists from Conservation International, IUCN-The World Conservation Union, and NatureServe analyzed the distribution and conservation status of all 5,743 known amphibian species—which include frogs and toads, salamanders, and caecilians. Of these, 1,856 (32 percent) are now considered threatened with extinction. Sufficient data are lacking to accurately assess the status of nearly 1,300 other species, most of which scientists believe are also threatened. Complete data about each species, as well as country and regional breakdowns, are available in a searchable database at www.globalamphibians.org. Media Materials
For additional information, contact Rob Riordan, Director of Communications, 703-908-1831, or by email at rob_riordan@natureserve.org. |
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