I will be discussing Global Amphibian Declines and the creation of a new non-profit dedicated to the conservation and research of our precious amphibians! For more information, see the AST website: meetu.ps/322wrx From the Atlanta Science Tavern Website: Amphibians (frogs, salamanders and caecilians) are a interesting group of vertebrates with a rich global biodiversity. They occur in even the most unlikely places such as the Arctic Circle, deserts, and our urban neighborhoods. Despite this ability to adapt to extreme conditions, amphibians are declining worldwide - from pristine as well as developed environments. Scientists have identified multiple anthropogenic factors contributing synergistically to amphibian declines, which are now affecting almost 40% of the global amphibian population. Therefore, a multifaceted approach is necessary to address the amphibian decline phenomenon. We will explore the major documented causes, as well as some of the most impacte
