Atelopus toads

[Kurt]

I receved this in my e-mail box today and thought I would share.

Hi Kurt,
In the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve of Costa Rica, there were so many harlequin frogs that it was hard not to step on them when walking alongside streams.

But today, they have vanished -- Don't let global warming kill off this endangered species! >>

Research done in Costa Rica shows that global warming makes clouds form higher above the forests where they cannot bring as much moisture to the ecosystems below. Dry spells are getting longer and in turn, many species are disappearing.

Rising temperatures also shrink cloud forests, which forces species to live more densely, causing the spread of disease and a fungus that kills some frogs.

The harlequin frog is on its way to extinction and we need to act now to reduce the harmful effects of global warming on our valuable ecosystems. >>

Urge Costa Rica's Ambassador Escalante to do everything in his power to save this colorful little frog, along with many other endangered species affected by climate change.
With Gratitude,

Karina M.
Care2 Petition Site Team