Cinco son las especies de sapos parteros conocidas en el mundo. Leer más.

The amphibians, which prey on insects, are native to Central America and South America. They were brought to Australia to help get rid of beetles, but that turned out to be a bad idea, since they are now proliferating at an uncontrollable rate. Leer más.

Frogs matter – they play a vital role in the food chain, and some have been found to produce chemicals that cure human diseases. But a fungus dubbed “the amphibian smallpox” is making many species extinct. So scientists are mounting a rescue operation. Leer más.

The Association of Zoos and Aquarium (AZA) Amphibian Taxon Advisory Group (ATAG) created the first version of the Amphibian Husbandry Resource Guide in response to the global amphibian crisis as a user-friendly source to aid in the development of successful amphibian conservation programs. Descargar el pdf.

Zoonotic diseases (those that can pass from animals to people) such Salmonella bacteria infections are a potential concern in the keeping of any pet. Many people associate Salmonella with reptiles, but nearly any animal, including dogs, cats and birds, may harbor this troublesome micro-organism. Handling an animal that carries Salmonella will not cause an infection; the bacteria are harmful to people only if ingested. Leer más.