Category: Threats to Frogs

Just like us humans, frogs and other amphibians can become sick from diseases. Here are some of the most known diseases for frogs. Red Leg Syndrome is caused by the capillaries stretching and even bleeding out under the frogs skin.  Untreated, this can lead to the frog's death. This disease is often found in captive… Continue reading Threat to Frogs: Diseases

One of the driving forces behind the frog extinction crisis is the over-harvesting of frogs. Frogs are harvested for a variety of reason: pet trade, food, etc but these can harm the native frog populations. Some frog populations are already too small and removing even a few species could be detrimental to the group. Besides… Continue reading Threat to Frog: Over-harvesting

Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges today, affecting ecosystems across the world in complex and often devastating ways. Among the many species struggling to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, frogs are particularly vulnerable. These small amphibians play crucial roles in maintaining the balance of ecosystems, yet they are facing unprecedented… Continue reading Threat to Frogs: Climate Change

When people think of pollution, they usually think about trash in parks or the ocean, but that's just the tip of the pollution problem. While this type of pollution is a serious problem, it doesn't affect frogs as much as other types. It is still bad and the plastic can break down and harm frogs.… Continue reading Threat to Frogs: Pollution

Habitat loss is the biggest threat to frogs, toads, and wildlife in general around the world. Without a suitable habitat for frogs, they will die out. There are 3 different types of Habitat loss:  habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation, and habitat degradation. Habitat destruction is where the habitat is completely destroyed, such as plowing down trees for a palm… Continue reading Threat to Frogs: Habitat Loss

Photo by Forrest Brem Chytrid Fungus has decimated the frog and amphibian world. Chytrid Fungus or Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, Bd for short, was discovered in 1999 as a fungus that infects the skin of amphibians. The skin of the amphibian becomes thicker which makes it harder for the amphibians to breath and drink through its skin, leading to death.… Continue reading Threat to Frogs: Chytrid Fungus

Invasive species are a threat to frog populations world wide but what is an invasive species? An invasive species is a non-native species that has a negative impact of the environment. They can be both plants and animals. These introduced species thrive in their new areas since they lack their natural predators and don’t have… Continue reading Threat to Frogs: Invasive Species