Fading Frogs

Jessie Robertson

What's Happening?

Frogs and other amphibians are currently dying off at unprecedented rates. Forty-two percent of all amphibians are declining in population sizes, and nearly a third are endangered. Some scientists predict that about a third of amphibian species may go extinct by 2050.

Why does it matter?

Amphibians are very important for several reasons. They play important roles in the food chain, provide medical treatment and research for humans, and act as bioindicators for ecosystems worldwide. Furthermore, frogs are important for cultural and ethical reasons. Shouldn't our posterity be able to see these creatures that have lived on our planet for 190 million years? Most of all, frogs are incredible creatures! Find out more about why amphibians matter here.

Why are frogs dying out?

Amphibians are threatened primarily by human actions. Their biggest threats include habitat destruction, pollution, overexploitation, invasive species, infectious diseases, climate change, and more. Not only are all these threats extremely harmful to amphibians, if not lethal, but they also often produce synergistic effects that harm amphibians further. Find out more about the threats frogs face here.

What can I do to help?

Plenty! Simply by reducing your consumption of resources, donating time and resources, spreading the word, and more, you can help frogs and other amphibians a great deal! Find out more about what you can do here.