The world's leading conservationists have joined together to name 2008 "The Year of the Frog," in hopes of raising both awareness and funding needed to mitigate the amphibian extinction crisis. MORE>
From Africa to the Americas, frogs and other amphibians are vanishing from the planet at an alarming rate. Not since the dinosaurs has the world seen such a rapid extinction. In the past few decades, as many as 130 species of frogs and other amphibians may have been wiped out. Right now, one-third to one-half of the world's amphibian species are threatened. Climate change, pollution and a silent killer — chytrid fungus — are the main suspects in the mass disappearance. Chytrid fungus is currently unstoppable and untreatable in the wild. The World Conservation Union calls it the worst infectious disease ever recorded among vertebrates.
The Clorox Company is proud to be the first official corporate sponsor of The Year of the Frog program. Clorox is donating funds and bleach to support the work of protecting the planet's amphibians. Clorox® Regular Bleach, an EPA-registered fungicide, is one of the most important tools in Amphibian Ark's fight to save the frogs. Read more about how Clorox is helping. MORE>
Amphibians are vital members of delicate ecosystems, as well as important environmental indicators and contributors to human health and wellness. MORE>
Amphibian Ark is accepting donations and asking for global support to protect these important animals. Every person can play a role in the Year of the Frog. Find out how you can donate. MORE>