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Published online 14 October 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news041011-12

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Amphibians face a bleak future

Worldwide survey reveals a third of all species are in danger.

The world's frogs, newts and toads are dying. They are being over-harvested for food, their homes are being destroyed, and most worryingly, entire species are disappearing for no apparent reason.

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