2008 YEAR OF THE FROG
After more than 360 million years of survival, 1/3 to 1/2 of the world's approximately 6000 known amphibian species could become extinct in our lifetime. Earth is facing the single largest mass extinction since the disappearance of dinosaurs.
This is why 2008 is the Year of the Frog at zoos and aquariums around the world. The objective of this campaign is to build awareness and support conservation initiatives in response to the alarming global amphibian decline.
As a campaign participant, Toronto Zoo has organized many events for 2008 focused on amphibian conservation ( CLICK HERE for a list of Toronto Zoo's Year of the Frog events). The campaign's official launch is February 29th (in recognition of the leap year).
Never has it been so important to build awareness of amphibian conservation. The Year of the Frog will help us confront one of our planet's biggest environmental challenges. So leap in to 2008 by learning more about amphibians and the threats they are facing.
Click here to watch the CBC National segment on Year of the Frog filmed at the Toronto Zoo featuring Bob Johnson, Toronto Zoo Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians.
*Photos by Ken Ardill.
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