Because They Matter

White-lined Leaf Frog (Phyllomedusa vaillanti) - Peruvian Amazon

Amphibian species throughout the world are at risk of extinction from a variety of causes. Pollution, habitat loss, and killer fungus, just to name a few. Why should we care? Because an amphibian population's health is an indicator of how healthy any given ecosystem is as a whole. Because they consume many of the insects we label as pests. Because many other animals rely on them as a food source. Because they're just so darn cool.