The Neotropics, encompassing Central and South America, are renowned as one of the world’s most significant biogeographical realms in terms of amphibian diversity and endemism. This unique region is home to a stunning array of amphibian species found nowhere else on the planet. It is imperative that we recognize the […]
The island of Alcatrazes, Brazil, is the only home on the planet for the Critically Endangered Alcatraz Snouted Treefrog (Scinax alcatraz). This unique habitat, covering merely 10 km², has had its share of adversities, with historical naval bombardments ceasing only in 2013. Thankfully, the area gained the status of a […]
In the heart of central Argentina’s high-altitude grasslands, a once thriving population of Achala Toads (Rhinella achalensis) found their haven. This endemic and endangered species was a common sight until the late 1990s. However, a sudden and drastic shift in demographic trends led to local extinctions in many of their […]
Imagine diving into a world smaller than the eye can see, yet so impactful that it could change the course of amphibian conservation. That’s precisely what Françoise Cuadra aims to do with her current research project, funded by the Amphibian Survival Alliance’s Disease Mitigation Grant Program.
Within this context, consider […]
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission has recently released a Position Statement that serves as a significant milestone in the field of wildlife conservation. This document is not just an acknowledgment of the work already being done by botanic gardens, aquariums, and zoos; it […]
