BBC News·4 min read·medium
Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
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The desert rain frog, famous for its squeaky call, has been added to the IUCN list of species at high risk of extinction due to habitat loss from mining and potential exploitation in the pet trade. The report highlights a broader trend of biodiversity loss, noting that thousands of other species, including deep-sea organisms and rare plants, are also facing critical threats.
Image source, Jeanne Tarrant Image caption, The desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops) lives only in a narrow strip of coastal sand dunes in Namibia and South Africa
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