Amphibians Merit Attention Because of Precipitous Declines in Their Populations

question 21

Essay

Amphibians merit attention because of precipitous declines in their populations occurring around the world.
a) Discuss possible causes for the current status of current amphibian populations.
b) What characteristics of amphibians (frogs) make them particularly important bellwether species?
c) What environmental issues need to be addressed as signaled by the amphibians?

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Definitions:

Injunction

A legal order that requires an individual or entity to do or to cease doing a specific action.

Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to a party in a legal proceeding as a remedy for loss or injury.

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff, over and beyond the actual damages incurred, to punish the defendant for egregious or malicious conduct.

Plaintiff

An individual or entity that brings a lawsuit against another in a court of law.