Disappearing frogs - Kerry M. Kriger
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Frogs (and amphibians in general) are in danger -- worldwide, nearly one-third of the world's amphibian species are on the verge of extinction. And yet, frogs contribute to our well-being in many important ways. Kerry M. Kriger describes why frogs are in trouble and how you can help save them.
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AmphibiaWeb is a fantastic website that provides a database of all the world’s amphibians, so if you want to know what lives in your part of the world, that is a great place to start.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Kerry M. Kriger
- Director Simon Ampel
- Narrator Michelle Snow