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Halting the global decline in amphibians: research and practice - ZSL symposium

Malagasy Rainbow Frog
Date: 20-21 November 2008
Times: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

With a large number of amphibian species facing an uncertain future, this symposium will bring together researchers and conservation practitioners working in the field and in captive collections to discuss the current threats and present potential solutions to avert this imminent biodiversity crisis. Find out more and register your interest.

The Institute of Zoology

The Institute of Zoology is the research division of ZSL, specialising in scientific issues relevant to the conservation of animal species and their habitats.

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Year of the Frog

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Conservation groups have declared 2008 the international year of the frog. This campaign aims to highlight the plight of amphibians.

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