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August 16, 2008
Froggy don't play that
So after much debate scientists finally agree our amphibian friends are in fact experiencing a mass extinction. They're not sure exactly when it started but nearly half of all species are dying out because of humans. Our activity has taxed their biodiversity too hard to adapt. Almost 200 species have gone extinct in the last 50 years alone.
Amphibians evolved in the Devonian period nearly 400 million years ago. They've survived 4 of Earth's mass extinction events and to think their time may be coming to an end is disheartening. Next time you see a frog, pet its head, unless it's colorful. Might be best to stay away from those.
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