Amphibian Alert

According to the text, what is NOT a way young amphibians are different than adults?

• They use gills to breathe.

• They are a different species.

• They live in water.

• They don’t have legs.

What is the biggest problem that African clawed frogs cause to other amphibians?

• They attack other frogs.

• They carry a fungus that makes other species sick.

• They have Ebola.

• They can jump higher than other frogs.

What is the main idea of the text?

• Amphibians are the most interesting type of animal on the planet.

• Amphibians are interesting, but are in danger.

• Amphibians are super cute, and not scary.

• Amphibians are dangerous, and must be gotten rid of.

What’s one thing people can do to help protect amphibians?

• Catch them and keep them as pets.

• Write essays about how interesting they are.

• Keep ponds, creeks, and lakes clean.

• Call the zoo to come get the amphibians you find.

How does the author support his idea that amphibians are in danger?

• with the fact that their skin is permeable.

• with the fact that more than 120 species are extinct, and 2-3,000 are endangered.

• with the fact that amphibians are found on every continent except Antarctica.

• with the fact that most amphibian species are frogs.

What is a question that scientists are hoping to answer in their research?

• Why don't amphibians come in more colors?

• Why do salamanders like water?

• Why the fungus kills some in one species, but all of another?

• Why fungus is not found on all seven continents?