170 species of frog extinct in last decade to strange fungus and global warming

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An amphibean ark is trying to be creating because the world's frogs are quite simply dying off due to strange fungi, and other unknown factors. Scientists estimate that 170 species have become instict in the last 10 years and that an additional 1900 more species are threatened. It is also important to recognize that this fungus isn't the only thing killing the frogs, it is merely hastening their deaths. Global warming, pollution and deforestation are the real killers.

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It is important to note that amphibeans are a vital part of the food chain which eat insects that other animals will not. Without frogs keeping insects in check, the insect population can grow to overwhelming populations that can spread disease and threaten food supplies.