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Okay, it looks like we've arrived. Get your boots on and get ready to observe. Here are just a few amphibians. Maybe we'll see a few on our visit to the rainforest.
Now, take some time to go out and explore the world of rainforest amphibians. Then continue on the quest with a few side trips to investigate the special characteristics of the amphibian.
Understanding the special features of each group of amphibians will be helpful as you continue your quest for the amphibian you'll include in your Amphibian Field Guide. Consider the following three facts, outlined in each Side Trip, about amphibians as you continue.
Frogs are probably the amphibian you and I probably know best, but as you have seen, there is quite a variety! Continue your quest now for the "perfect" amphibian for your Quest Guide. Use the web resources below as a starting point. Feel free to investigate farther. Web Resources:
Animal Diversity Web: Amphibians If you have completed your Amphibian Field Guide, head over the Travel Log tab to finish up.
Images © clipart.com 2006 with the exception of the tree frog © NASA/Jim Ross 2006, marine toad © USGS 2006.
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As we head into the Limoncocha Biological Reserve, I want to tell you a little more about something that scientists have been noticing. Amphibians, specifically frogs and salamanders, are disappearing. This is happening all over the world, even from places deep in the rainforest. Scientists believe that these disappearances have something to do with global pollution and the unique physical and reproductive characteristics of the amphibian. In addition, because amphibians seem to be so sensitive to ecological change, they may be good indicator species, just like certain protists that you have learned about. By noting their abundance and diversity in some areas, we may be able to judge the health of an ecosystem.
