Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Amphibians In Dramatic Decline 10/15/04 Washington, DC/Gland, Switzerland (October 14, 2004) -– The world’s amphibian species are under unprecedented assault and are experiencing tens of thousands of years worth of extinctions in just a century, according to the most comprehensive study ever conducted. More than 500 scientists from over 60 nations contributed to the Global Amphibian Assessment, the key findings of which were published on-line by Science Express this afternoon, and will appear within the next few weeks in the journal Science. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/10/041015103700.htm Amphibian Extinctions Sound Global Eco-alarm, Says Study October 15, 2004 — By Ed Stoddard, Reuters BANGKOK — They may thrive on land and in water, but amphibians everywhere are in serious trouble, and up to one-third of species are threatened with extinction, a troubling new study said on Friday. Scientists say this is an ominous sign for other creatures, including humans, as amphibians are widely regarded as biological "canaries in the coal mine," since their permeable skin is highly sensitive to changes in the environment. In short, they go first, and others follow. http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=193 _________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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