The goal was to analyze and review the world's declining amphibian populations. The hopes were to share evidence and to develop a strategy for future research and analysis. Chinese scientists are hollering for answers with questions. In Honduras, researchers want the same answers. For all, one question remains constant.
Scientists look at the vulnerability of all the species involved.
Because amphibians have a two-stage life cycle, one under water and one above, they are more sensitive and more vulnerable to culprits such as environmental change and pollution. Amphibians lay their eggs in water. They then go through a complete metamorphosis to become above-ground dwellers. Scientists are searching for the stage where the death knell occurs. The search for answers continues.