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ZSL EDGE Amphibians
23/01/2008
The world’s weirdest creatures just got weirder. A gigantic, ancient relative of the newt, a drawing-pin sized frog, a limbless, tentacled amphibian and a blind see-through salamander have all made it onto a list of the world’s weirdest and most endangered creatures.
Zoological Society of London EDGE programme is today launching the EDGE Amphibians conservation and fundraising initiative, which highlights some of the world's most extraordinary creatures currently threatened with extinction. This year ZSL scientists have assessed all amphibian species according to how Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) they are.
"The EDGE amphibians are amongst the most remarkable and unusual species on the planet and yet an alarming 85% of the top 100 are receiving little or no conservation attention and will become extinct if action is not taken now." Helen Meredith, EDGE Amphibians coordinator, commented. "These animals may not be cute and cuddly, but hopefully their weird looks and bizarre behaviours will inspire people to support their conservation"
For more information, a rundown of the top ten unusual and threatened EDGE amphibian species, and the chance to donate visit The ZSL Website