Frogs are disappearing
Frog populations have been declining worldwide at unprecedented rates, and nearly one-third of the world’s 6,418 amphibian species are threatened with extinction. Up to 200 species have completely disappeared since 1980, and this is NOT normal: amphibians naturally go extinct at a rate of only about one species every 250 years!!!
Frog populations are faced with an onslaught of environmental problems: pollution, infectious diseases, habitat loss, invasive species, climate change, and over-harvesting for the pet and food trades. Unless these problems are remedied, amphibian species will continue to disappear, resulting in irreversible consequences to the planet’s ecosystems and to humans.
Our mission
Our mission is to protect amphibian populations and to promote a
society that respects and appreciates nature and wildlife.
Learn about our programs here. You can view a list of our 2009 accomplishments here.
Recent News & Website Updates
1st Annual Frog Essay Contest Now Underway!
The SAVE THE FROGS! Essay Contest is designed to give teachers an easy way to get their students involved and interested in amphibian conservation...though you don't have to be a student to enter! Each year we will give you an essay title. All you have to do is write the essay! This year's essay title is: A World Without Frogs. We invite teachers, students and anyone else to submit 250-300 words of their finest frog literature. Good luck!
2010 Frog Art Contest Now Underway!
Calling all artists! The 2010 international Frog Art Contest has begun. The contest is a great way to get kids interested in amphibian conservation, so please inform your teachers of the contest. The artwork will be used to publicize our cause and raise funds for Save The Frogs amphibian conservation efforts. Have fun!
Cast Your Vote!
Save The Frogs is in the running for the Ideas for Change in America contest. Please go cast your vote for our idea to protect habitat for threatened amphibian species!
Students & Parents - Look Here
Want to get some Save The Frogs activities happening at your school? Please print this flyer and deliver it to your teacher (or ask your child to deliver it to their teacher). Or have a look at this list of ideas for university and high school students. Make something happen!
View the 'Recent News & Website Updates' archive.
"I want to make a difference, these wonderful animals won't be around forever unless people act now. I want to be part of that."
- Save The Frogs Volunteer Simon Noble
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