{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61f9b731e619e20012dedf17/69f70e17e11f5963abcfec10?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#168 Inside the Amphibian ICU: The Fight to Save Australia’s Frogs","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61f9b731e619e20012dedf17/1777869720940-b0c7f206-360d-44df-b1cc-ed267d12cf01.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong><em>A pioneering team blends science, technology and community action to protect one of the world’s most threatened animal groups—amid growing pressure from development.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>In the forests of New South Wales, a quiet crisis is unfolding—one that scientists say is pushing some of Australia’s most unique frog species to the brink. At the centre of the response is a team of researchers working across laboratories, wetlands and digital platforms, united under an initiative known as the Amphibian ICU.</p><p><br></p><p>Led by Dr Kaya Klop-Toker, Dr Rose Upton and Dr Alex Callen, the Integrated Conservation Unit is taking an ambitious, multi-disciplinary approach to halt amphibian decline—combining ecological restoration, reproductive science and citizen engagement in what they describe as a “One Plan” strategy for species recovery.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More Information</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/312367045929495/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/312367045929495/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AussieArk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/AussieArk</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.wildlifesydney.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.wildlifesydney.com.au/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Email the Minister</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://protectljtf.good.do/protectthelittlejohnstreefrog/email-the-minister/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://protectljtf.good.do/protectthelittlejohnstreefrog/email-the-minister/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Littlejohn's Tree Frog Photo Credit: Krishna Pavan Komanduri</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy this podcast, please like and subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Leave us a review and share this show with your friends.</p><p>It really helps us to reach more citizen scientists, like you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact the Show</strong></p><p>We are always looking for more guests to tell us about interesting citizen science projects, research and events.</p><p>You can email us at: <a href=\"mailto:info@citizenscienceshow.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@citizenscienceshow.com</a></p>","author_name":"Citizen Science Show"}