May 5: Threats to Amphibians

Threats to Amphibians (simple) infographic

Created by Nina McDonnell

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Threats to Amphibians (simple) infographic, created by Nina McDonnell

Threats to Amphibians (detailed) infographic

Created by Nina McDonnell

high resolution file can be downloaded here
(Español, Português, and Français)

Threats to Amphibians (detailed) infographic, created by Nina McDonnell

Lighting Lanterns for Amphibians

Sponsored by Nina McDonnell, PARC, ARC

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 (all day)

Join us in lighting lanterns to raise awareness about the global amphibian crisis. Follow along with the video to make a lantern for a species you care about, then shine a light on amphibians in need by posting a picture of it illuminated on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. In the caption, share one threat facing your species or amphibians worldwide.

The Amphibian Chytrid Fungus

Stories about frogs don’t always end with “happily ever after.” But Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientist Brian Gratwicke is working to rewrite frogs’ fate against a deadly foe: the amphibian chytrid fungus. Read the Q+A.

The Amphibian Chytrid Fungus