Longer periods of drought threaten Brazilian amphibians

Longer periods of drought threaten Brazilian amphibians

Brazil is home to the world’s greatest diversity of amphibians: Of the more than 8,000 species known worldwide, some 1,200 are found in the country, mainly in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes. But their future is at risk due to longer dry periods in their habitats. Drought and amphibians are not a viable combination: These animals depend on water and humidity to survive; without that, they may dehydrate in a few hours and die. “Amphibians h…

JEANNE D的ARC 25 – Amphibian maneuvers in Fortaleza EMA Boury Evrard Wed 02/04/2025 - 17:35 From 21 to 25 March, the amphibious group Jeanne d的Arc made a stopover in Fortaleza, Brazil. During this stopover, the on-board tactical group (GTE) carried out an infantry and ringing exercise in the field of amphibious combat on the beach of Mansa with the Brazilian Marines. Operation After its crossing the Atlantic, the JeannedArc group arrived in Forta…

A Lifeboat to London for Darwin’s Frogs

The New York Times reported Males of the South American species incubate their young in their vocal sacs. The London Zoo recently established a breeding colony to save the frog from extinction. Read more at A Lifeboat to London for Darwin’s Frogs

The amphibious hike has begun again. In Tyrol, volunteers allow frogs, toads and whey to protect them from passing over. In the process, stones are laid in their way.