• Be a responsible pet owner. Discourage your canine and feline family members from pestering wildlife, especially amphibians and birds.
Curious cats and digging dogs cause a lot of stress for frightened amphibians. If you or your pet
encounters an amphibian, study, look, listen, and then leave it where it is.
• Conserve water at home, school, and work. Save water by using collected rainwater for watering gardens and potted plants. The water you save now
remains a clean habitat for wild amphibians without being chemically treated.
• Reduce the use of fossil fuels, such as oil, coal and natural gas. Climate change is impacting amphibian populations worldwide. By using less energy or choosing
renewable sources of energy, you can help slow the rate of climate change. Drive less, buy fuel-efficient
cars, and use compact fluorescent light bulbs!
• Be an amphibian champion. Donate to wildlife conservation programs, such as the AZA Amphibian Fund. Participate in citizen-science
monitoring programs with your family. Be aware of legislation affecting wildlife and their habitat, global
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• Be a responsible pet owner. Discourage your canine and feline family members from pestering wildlife, especially amphibians and birds.
Curious cats and digging dogs cause a lot of stress for frightened amphibians. If you or your pet
encounters an amphibian, study, look, listen, and then leave it where it is.
• Conserve water at home, school, and work. Save water by using collected rainwater for watering gardens and potted plants. The water you save now
remains a clean habitat for wild amphibians without being chemically treated.
• Reduce the use of fossil fuels, such as oil, coal and natural gas. Climate change is impacting amphibian populations worldwide. By using less energy or choosing
renewable sources of energy, you can help slow the rate of climate change. Drive less, buy fuel-efficient
cars, and use compact fluorescent light bulbs!
• Be an amphibian champion. Donate to wildlife conservation programs, such as the AZA Amphibian Fund. Participate in citizen-science
monitoring programs with your family. Be aware of legislation affecting wildlife and their habitat, global
warming, and land use and development issues.