Why Rebecca Is a Frog's Best Friend; Love Them or Hate Them, These Amphibians Need Help

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Byline: PETER FOLEY peter.foley@qt.com.au

UNIVERSITY of Queensland student Rebecca Diete is dedicated to saving a creature that is often derided and usually ignored, but one that should never be neglected.

Ms Diete is a long-time supporter of Save the Frogs, a world-wide public charity dedicated exclusively to frog conservation.

She said Save the Frogs' primary aim was to create public awareness of the extremely high extinction rate of frogs, the threats they face and their crucial roles in society and natural ecosystems.

The abundance and distribution of frogs over time is an important indicator of the health of aquatic ecosystems, as frogs are …