A New Frog Species Named After Greta Thunberg

A group of scientists, in a region called “Cerro Chucanti” in Panama a new species of frog discovered. Continuing their studies on the discovered subspecies, scientists determined that this frog is from the rain frog species. Publishing their work in the scientific journal ZooKeys, experts say the new frog species is a climate activist for some. Named after Greta Thunberg they announced.

US-based environmental organization Rainforest Trust The new frog species, which was detected thanks to research funded by organizations such asPristimantis gretathunbergae“. The newly discovered frog was named after Greta Thunberg rain frog will be named. So why? Why did the Rainforest Trust, the naming father of the new breed, decide to do such a thing?

This is what the discovered frog looks like

The most basic feature that distinguishes the species named Pristimantis gretathunbergae from its counterparts is black eyes. Experts say that climate change has begun to destroy the habitat of this frog, and that the new species is endangered. Cerro Chucanti, where the frog was discovered, has been covered in forest cover in the last 10 years. at least 30 percent lost. Continuing to increase the temperature of the region and the spread of the poisonous mushroom called chytrid fungus will continue to affect the natural balance in Cerro Chucanti…

Rainforest Trust CEO, who made statements on the subject James Deutsch It was done by. Emphasizing the importance of the statements made by Greta Thunberg, Deutsch said that thanks to these statements, it was remembered that the prevention of climate change depends on what is done. James Deutsch, climate activist’s sponsorship to name a species your pride their experiences also stated.