Western Toad
Bufo boreas ( image ) Once common throughout the western United States and Canada, the western toad has vanished from many parts of its range over the last 30 years. Although its decline is well documented,...
Golden Mantella
Mantella aurantiaca ( image ) The golden mantella frog is only found in one small forest on the island of Madagascar. It is threatened by the destruction of its habitat and by the international pet trade...
Tomato Frog
Dyscophus antongilii – The red or orange-colored tomato frog of Madagascar has been threatened by habitat destruction, pollution, and overcollection for the pet trade. It is now protected and responding...
Japanese Giant Salamander
Andrias japonicus Restricted to just two mountainous areas, the Japanese giant salamander’s mountain stream habitat is under threat from damming and deforestation. Collection has also depleted numbers....
Amphibian
Any member of the class Amphibia, vertebrates distinguished by their ability to exploit both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. They include the frogs and toads, salamanders and newts, and caecilians. The...
