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A Mexican amphibian, the axolotl is believed by many to be the Aztec god of fire and lightning. His name was Xolotl, and he took the form of a salamander to avoid sacrifice. This lore is ...
It is crucial for most amphibians to maintain a high level of genetic variation through large and more diverse environments. Education of local people to protect amphibians is crucial, along with legislation for local protection and limiting the use of toxic chemicals, including some fertilizers and pesticides in sensitive amphibian areas. [53]
Amphibians are in decline worldwide, with 2 out of every 5 species threatened by extinction, according to a paper published Wednesday in the scientific journal Nature. More than 2,000 species of ...
Amphibian species (IUCN, 2016-2) 6492 extant species have been evaluated; 4925 of those are fully assessed [a] 2860 are not threatened at present [b] 2063 to 3630 are threatened [c] 35 to 148 are extinct or extinct in the wild: 33 extinct (EX) species [d] 2 extinct in the wild (EW) 113 possibly extinct [CR(PE)] 0 possibly extinct in the wild ...
The species under the index include: mammals, birds, amphibians, cycads, and corals. Those species of "Near Threatened" (NT) and "Least Concern" (LC) status have been assessed and found to have relatively robust and healthy populations, though these may be in decline.
Additionally 1193 amphibian species (16% of those evaluated) are listed as data deficient, meaning there is insufficient information for a full assessment of conservation status. As these species typically have small distributions and/or populations, they are intrinsically likely to be threatened, according to the IUCN. [ 2 ]
Jessica Fennen, 30, runs an animal sanctuary with nearly 80 reptiles, amphibians, and fish – many of which have physical or neurological disabilities. She says it wouldn’t have been possible ...
As of December 2021, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists 673 critically endangered amphibian species, including 146 which are tagged as possibly extinct. [1] [2] 9.2% of all evaluated amphibian species are listed as critically endangered. No subpopulations of amphibians have been evaluated by the IUCN.