Causes Of Amphibian Declines, Still Not Totally Clear
Updated: 2010-05-31 16:52:32
We have recently witnessed rapid disappearance of many amphibian species. Find out more about the causes of amphibian declines here.
Want to find out more about the golden poison dart frog, the most poisonous frog in the world? Here is what you are looking for...
Tropical frogs are considered to be the indicators of global environmental health. Learn more here...
Animal extinction of most recent times is mainly the result of expanding human demand for animal and other natural resources. Explore these and other causes in depth here.
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Endangered animals are, no doubt, innocent victims of human actions. Learn more about them here.
Gorilla conservation efforts have already achieved a lot of success in the process of helping this critically endangered species on their road to recovery. But much more still needs to be done.
Mountain Gorillas have become extremely endangered in the wild due to many decades of their persecution by people. But conservation efforts are finally paying off. Read more here.
Endangered gorillas, our close relatives, are a constant reminder to us that if we do not save them from extinction, we may never be able to gain more knowledge about evolution of life on Earth.
Why are dolphins endangered? Humans are among the main causes of dolphin endangerment. Learn about other causes here.
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Pollution effects on animals, humans and the environment can be devastating. Learn more here.
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The Alaotra grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) has been declared extinct. Undoubtedly, the grebe is a victim of anthropogenic activities around Lake Alaotra—a large lake located in the central plateau region of Madagascar, which was the grebe’s stronghold. Activities such as fishing, rice production, and the introduction of invasive species changed the ecology of Lake Alaotra. Obviously, the [...]
Blommersia angolafa image via Franco Andreone Blommersia angolafa, a newly described species of frog from Madagascar, has the unique habit of rearing its eggs and tadpoles in fallen leaf litter. More via the BBC: After mating, female frogs lay clutches of 2-10 yellowish eggs within a brown jelly onto the insides of dead leaves of [...]
Lake Tanganyika African Cichlids
"Tropheus Cichlids and Goby Cichlids…You’ve heard that good things come in small packages? These guys pack a big attitude and tons of color in a very small bundle!
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Colleague Keith Kohn reports on Thursday’s arrest of a Polk County couple running a nonprofit rescue group for abused dogs.
The operators of Mid-Florida Retriever Rescue were charged with 261 counts of animal cruelty when Polk Animal Control officers found the dogs in their filthy home were malnourished, infested with fleas and in poor health. Among the [...]
Giant Carpet Anemone
"Want a shag carpet in your aquarium… You couldn’t pick a better coral’!"
11/15/2009
Despite its name, the Giant Carpet Anemone is actually smaller,
and more delicate than other large carpets!
The Giant Carpet Anemone is every bit as gorgeous as the popular Saddle Carpet Anemone S. haddoni. Its oral disc is deeply folded [...]
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The Purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis) is a flagship species for conservation in India. Its distribution is restricted to two states in peninsular India, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It has been reported only from a few localities. According to available information about its range of distribution and potential threat it has been categorized as ‘Endangered’ in [...]
Neighbors on East Yale Street in Orlando’s College Park could barely contain their surprise Wednesday morning when a young male bear turned up in their yards. It had to be tranquilized twice before wildlife officials were able to relocate it to Rock Springs Run State Preserve. See pictures taken by resident Bill Dunn and read [...]
From SeaWorld Orlando:
Until recently, the population of tawny frogmouths in North American zoos was facing extinction, and breeding programs were largely unsuccessful. SeaWorld worked with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to develop a program to sustain the species’ growth.
SeaWorld aviculturists have bred 24 chicks during the past 10 years. Typically as a part of this program, [...]
Forked Tentacled Mushroom
"My name says what it means, and means what is says… I’m named for what I look like! (I just MAY be the ONLY mushroom coral that doesn’t confuse everyone!)"
1/13/2010
Beautiful patterns and slower growth rates…
are just some of the unique characteristics that make the Forked Tentacled Mushroom a favorite!
The Discosoma carlgreni, [...]
Selecting Aquarium Plants
"Want to start a Planted aquarium? Get started right! Learn about Aquarium Design and Types of Aquatic Plants. Then you’re good to go on making a real SPLASH in your tank!"
Using freshwater plants to craft a beautiful aquarium is lots of [...]
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The maned three-toed sloth (Bradypus torquatus) is EDGE mammal conservation priority number 63, and is also today’s IUCN Species of the Day.
Named after its long mane of black hair, which runs down the back of the neck and over the shoulders, the maned three-toed sloth is an incredible mammal which spends most of its life [...]
Trumpet Anemone
"What makes this Aiptasia the Trumpet Anemone? If you guessed a smooth column that is usually trumpet-like… You’re RIGHT!"
10/3/2009
The Trumpet Anemone is a distinctive, colorful Aiptasia,
but unique because it is a cold water species!
The Aiptasiidae family offers several interesting [...]
Jeweled Finger Coral
Porites cylindrica
"What’s wet, golden colored, and sparkles like faceted amber? If you said a Jewel Coral, you’d be right!"
2/07/2010
The Jeweled Finger Coral has the appearance of [...]
Crocea Clam – Tridacna crocea
"Now here’s a giant clam that is giving some stiff competition to the Maxima. It is so pretty, and come in so many different colors and patterns. This is one popular Tridacna Clam!"
Tridacna crocea, the Crocea Clams, are some [...]
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Burrowing Tube Anemone
"My relatives are chickens, But not me! I DO NOT play Ostrich! You’ll find me sticking my head high out of the sand, not buried like them"
12/02/2009
The Burrowing Tube Anemone, topped with a crown of tentacles,
can extend about 14″ above the substrate!
The Burrowing Tube Anemone differs a bit from other [...]
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HamY
"Can you guess what HamY’s favorite food is?"
2010-03-28
Here’s what Isabela says about HamY:
"I love my pet hamster that I call HamY! He likes to sleep a lot and his favorite treat is peanut butter. When he eats it, is like a dog chewing peanut butter with his mouth getting very sticky. Whenever I put [...]
Speckled Mushroom
"What’s your preference… speckled, spotted, mottled, or maybe a combination? This delightful mushroom can be any of those, and change colors too!"1/10/2010
The Speckled Mushroom can change colors and their appearance is extremely variable,
sometimes it’s hardly speckled at all!
The Speckled Mushroom Coral [...]
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One of the few remaining Javan rhinos was killed by poachers in Vietnam last month, it has been revealed; with fewer than 60 individuals remaining the Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is the rarest of the five rhino species.
The dead rhino was found on April 29th, shot with its horn missing. This represents a massive loss [...]
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Back in the UK you have been experiencing the arrival of spring, here on the Island of Hispaniola we are still waiting for our next season to start in earnest – namely the rainy season.
The island is currently experiencing a bit of a drought and although this is not a good thing in general, it [...]
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Two of the highest priority EDGE amphibian species are under imminent threat of extinction from mining, as the New Zealand Government proposes to remove protection from conservation land.
Archey’s frog (Leiopelma archeyi) and Hochstetter’s frog (L. hochstetteri) are prehistoric amphibians which have survived mass extinctions and represent half of New Zealand’s native amphibian fauna, but are [...]
The 2010 FIFA World Cup is here. Everybody is excited and is counting down the days to the kick-off. Will South Africa be able to host such a huge event?
Cape Town will be one of the main venues for the tournament and are home of the iconic Table Mountain. The mountain is the main tourism [...]
World leaders have failed to deliver commitments made in 2002 to reduce the global rate of biodiversity loss by 2010, and have instead overseen alarming biodiversity declines. These findings are the first assessment of how the so-called ‘2010 target’, made through the 2002 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), have not been met.
Compiling over 30 indicators [...]
Today is the 2nd Annual Save The Frogs Day! Established by amphibian conservation organisation SAVE THE FROGS!, ‘Save The Frogs Day’ aims to encourage the appreciation, celebration and conservation of amphibians by people from all walks of life so HAPPY SAVE THE FROGS DAY everyone!
Founder & Executive Director of SAVE THE FROGS!, Dr. Kerry Kriger [...]
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