April 20, 2001

Where Have All the Frogs Gone?

By RICHARD MONASTERSKY

Studies uncover complex reasons why amphibians are vanishing around the world

Last summer, a newsletter called Froglog issued instructions for biologists to follow when encountering a dead or dying amphibian. The guidelines call for picking up the specimen (using disposable gloves) and placing it in a plastic container filled with a preserving chemical. "If the specimen is badly decomposed, COLLECT IT ANYWAY," exhorts the newsletter, which stresses the need for any additional data, no

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