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Frogs and other amphibians are in decline around the globe. From habitat destruction, the illegal pet trade and the devastating effects of a deadly fungus, amphibians are in peril. More than 80% may be in danger of extinction.

Declared by Amphibian Ark and globally campaigned by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, 2008 has been designated the Year of the Frog to mark a major conservation effort to address the amphibian extinction crisis. The Year of the Frog is also meant to engage the public in amphibian conservation and to raise funds for AZA amphibian conservation efforts into the future. AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums are committed to ensuring the survival of all amphibian species and are already an active force in amphibian conservation.

With Year of the Frog, we need to take our efforts to the next level, not only by increasing our conservation efforts, but also by engaging the public to learn about and support our critical work to prevent amphibian extinction.