Edward Harris, Associated Press writer, brings us a gloomy reminder of the state of rain forests around the world, which continues to get worse. Did you know that U.N. specialists estimate 60 acres of tropical forest are felled worldwide every minute, up from 50 a generation back?
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The gloomy state of rain forests
(via ecolibris.blogspot.com)
Submitted by raz on Wed, 2008-02-06 14:39. | Tags: nature | take action | deforestation | eco-libris | ecolibris | global warming | rain forests | tropical forests
Photo Essay: The Red-Eyed Tree Frog, Rainforest Ambassador
(via www.nature.org)
With amphibians facing population crashes around the world, the red-eyed tree frog has become a poster species for rainforest conservation. Watch the life cycle of tree frogs -- from birth, maturity, reproduction, and predation by insects, snakes, and caimans. Stunning, beautiful photos, but not for the weak-hearted!
View an amazing, interactive photo essay featuring pcitures of tree frogs!
Submitted by jcolman on Thu, 2007-08-30 11:06. | Tags: nature | amphibian | animals | conservation | costa rica | deforestation | endangered species | environment | forest | forests | frog | frogs | Nature | rain forest | rain forests | rainforest | rainforests | science | tree frog | tree frogs | treefrog | treefrogs | trees | wildlife
