The challenge of conserving amphibian megadiversity in Madagascar

PLoS Biol. 2008 May 6;6(5):e118. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0060118.

Abstract

Highly diverse and so far apparently untouched by emergent diseases, Malagasy frogs nevertheless are threatened by ongoing habitat destruction, making pro-active conservation actions especially important for preserving this unique, pre-decline, amphibian fauna.

MeSH terms

  • Amphibians / classification
  • Amphibians / physiology*
  • Animals
  • Biodiversity*
  • Conservation of Natural Resources*
  • Madagascar