Can Nordic amphibians be saved?

The world's amphibian populations have declined dramatically because of habitat changes, climate change and deceaces. The situation in the Nordic Countries isn't yet quite as bad as globally, and here several conservation measures have been succesful. So there is still hope for our amphibians, if conservation is continued.

The year of the frog 2008 has been promoted also in Nordic zoos and aquaria, that carry out important conservation and communication work. They both feature live frogs and distrubute information.

Can Nordic amphibians be saved? (pdf, 613 kb) Published December 11, 2008

Table: Nordic amphibian species and their threat status (pdf, 8 kb)

The fact sheet may be printed and distributed freely. When using the information copyright must be respected. Please refer to the fact sheet as: Nordic nature – trends towards 2010. Nordic Council of ministers 2008. Fact sheet: Can Nordic amphibians be saved? 11 Dec 2008 (pdf). www.environment.fi/nordicnature > Fact sheets > Amphibians in the Nordic Countries

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