Reptiles and amphibians are in trouble. Plenty of species are still doing fine, but far too many are declining or endangered. Scientists have known for years that amphibians and turtles are crashing. Snakes are so secretive that nobody really knew how many there were, but study after study now shows they are disappearing too. Lizards seem a little safer but have problems of their own. This is happening all over the world, and there is no single cause. Habitat loss: land cleared, paved, drained, or chopped into pieces by roads. Almost everyone agrees this is the number one cause. Collection for food and for the pet trade. Climate change.
This lesson is part of Certified Junior Herpetologist. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 30 hours).
