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Endangered Frogs Find Their Noah

Amphibian Ark project aims to save 500 imperiled species

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted May 12, 2008 3:33 PM CDT

(Newser) – Half of all frog species are in danger of extinction, and conservationists are taking a page from the Bible in working to preserve them. A program called Amphibian Ark has named 2008 the Year of the Frog, and is working with zoos to harbor endangered...   Read full story »

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