How we can protect amphibians from going extinct

 🐸 Did you know that amphibians are facing a tough time, with a shocking 41% being at risk of extinction? That is why scientists are coming up with ways to protect them. One way is by storing their genetic material and promoting artificial fertilization to boost their populations and ensure their survival.

Learn more about how this work in my latest article: https://www.erlijn.nl/link/scicomm.php?l=e818f1cb95



And what can you and I do to protect them? Here are some simple yet powerful actions:

🌱 Saying no to chemical fertilizers and pesticides to keep our waterways clean.

🗑️ Disposing of waste properly to prevent pollution.

🏞️ Protecting natural habitats where amphibians thrive.

🚫 Avoiding splitting up habitats when constructing roads and buildings.

🌉 Advocating for ecoducts, which are like nature-friendly bridges, to help amphibians cross busy roads safely.

🤝 Supporting organizations dedicated to amphibian conservation.

Amphibian sperm can be stored to conserve threatened species (credit: YULIA_988 at Shutterstock)