South American frogs are losing their poisonous skin which keeps them safe from predators: Scientists reveal how they could get it back
- Image Credit: By Brian GratwickeHarlequin frogs(Atelopus) are unique amphibians facing a threat to their survival, with approximately 81% of them in decline and 56% possibly extinct, as per the review published on Science direct.
- These small, coloured creatures are famous for their toxic skin, which act as a protection from predators.
- However, recent research by UC Berkeley shows a worrying trend that some harlequin frogs are losing their chemical defence.
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- Image Credit: By Brian GratwickeHarlequin frogs(Atelopus) are unique amphibians facing a threat to their survival, with approximately 81% of them in decline and 56% possibly extinct, as per the review published on Science direct.
- These small, coloured creatures are famous for their toxic skin, which act as a protection from predators.
- However, recent research by UC Berkeley shows a worrying trend that some harlequin frogs are losing their chemical defence.
Sources: Times of India