Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.
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"Frogs that are so unique looking as this can become victims of their own fame."
— Benjamin Tapley , Academic
"If the habitat was transformed, there's no room for this species to move further up the coast or further down the coast."
— Alex Lawrence , Academic
"I think most people will not know about the real UK treasures that are hiding in plain sight."
— Emily Beech , Activist
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A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.
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