Videos
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Messages from our PatronsSir David Attenborough on the amphibian crisis Amphibian Ark's Patron, Sir David Attenborough talks about the global amphibian crisis, and signs the petition. Jeff Corwin talks about the Amphibian Ark Jeff Corwin explains the goals of the Amphibian Ark and how you can help save amphibians. Jean-Michel Cousteau talks about the AArk Amphibian Ark Patron, Jean-Michel Cousteau talks about the amphibian crisis, and the Amphibian Ark. Jeff Corwin on The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Animal Planet host explains the amphibian crisis to Ellen DeGeneres. Jeff Corwin talks about the Year of the FrogJeff Corwin encourages your participation in the AArk's Year of the Frog campaign. |
Jeff Corwin thanks the NABTJeff Corwin thanks the National Association of Biology Teachers for supporting amphibian conservation. |
The amphibian crisisA Future For Frogs from Planet Bonehead A song about how you can help frogs from our friends at Planet Bonehead. Rare frogs - Planet Earth - BBC wildlife South America has probably one of the most rich eco systems in the world, supporting hundreds of rare species. The Planet Earth team investigates the growing concern over species extinction in this educational video from the BBC. Why amphibians are disappearing from the planet Amphibian Ark Program Officer Kevin Zippel overviews the problems facing amphibians. The role of the AArk, and what you can do Amphibian Ark Program Officer Kevin Zippel explains the work of Amphibian Ark. Our planet's canaries in the coal mine Between one-third and one-half of amphibian species are threatened. Kevin Zippel explains. |
Frogs - A Sticky Situation. Planet Bonehead Planet Bonehead's latest TV episode on the amphibian crisis. The Jump(part 1) A documentary by Kim Ingles discussing the use of captive conservation programs to help save amphibians. The Jump (part 2) A documentary by Kim Ingles discussing the use of captive conservation programs to help save amphibians. Local Encounters at Melbourne Zoo The Jump: Local Encounters at Melbourne Zoo looks at the situation in Victoria, Australia - and the conservation responses to the amphibian crisis. |
Taronga Zoo's Corroboree Frog breeding program Michael McFadden from Taronga Zoo, Australia talks about their program to save the Endangered Corroboree Frog from extinction. Woodland Park Zoo's Spotted Frog breeding program Woodland Park Zoo manages a breed for release program for the Oregon Spotted Frog, which is classified as Vulnerable. A song about the Amphibian Ark by the Indoorfins A song about the AArk by the Indoorfins. Puppets and video byDanny Beckwith. |
Chytrid and testing for chytridThe fungus that kills amphibians See how our first corporate sponsor, Clorox, helps us combat the deadly chytrid fungus. Chytrid sampling techniques Demonstration of chytrid sampling techniques - Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Botanical Garden. How to swab a frog for chytrid Swabbing a frog for chytrid, courtesy of Jean-Marc Hero and Kerry Kriger. |
How people are helpingGlobal Amphibian Blitz. Find every one... Through the cooperation of scientists and amateur naturalists from around the globe, let’s census the world’s amphibians to ask which species are still here and where do they persist. Global Amphibian Blitz - add an observation See how easy it is to add your amphibian observations to the Global Amphibian Blitz database. Join Amphibian Ark to help save amphibians Amphibians are disappearing and they need YOUR help. Join the AArk to lend your support Kermit the Frog's speech on Capitol Hill Kermit the Frog takes the plight of the world's amphibians to Capitol Hill. Selena Gomez and Kermit help amphibians Selena Gomez teams up with Kermit in a Public Service Announcement to help amphibians. |
Australasian zoos raise funds for amphibians The launch of ARAZPA's Year of the Frog Campaign, held at Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Leap into Action: Solving the Amphibian Crisis Cleveland Metroparks Zoo works in a number of ways to help save amphibians. |
Other videosA Quest for the Fire Salamander in Germany Searching for the Fire Salamander in southern Germany. Bryan Maltais, WildernessShots.com Amphibians on Mt. Rainer, Washington A documentary on amphibians from Mt. Rainer by Bryan Maltais, WildernessShots.com The Prince's Rainforest Project An array of celebrities and a bright green frog highlight the dangers of deforestation. 2008 Year of the Frog campaign Video promoting the Year of The Frog, courtesy of Fabian Aguirre and the Dallas Zoo. Endangered frogs found in Australia The population of the endangered Tinker Frog in Queensland seems to be growing. |
The almost extinct Golden Frog David Attenborough talks about the last Panamanian Golden Frogs in the wild. Frog Song by Alex Culbreth The Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project made this video for a frog song written by Alex Culbreth. Cute Croaks by a j mithra a j mithra has created a film with the background music composed using natural frog calls. |
