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An Abundance Of Frogs In An Area Is An Indicator Of A Healthy Environment

Updated on April 11, 2024July 31, 2023

Frogs are the first to be impacted by pollution or other environmental changes in a habitat. They are an indicator species used by scientists to determine how an ecosystem is functioning. Frogs are negatively impacted by pollution and habitat loss. Frogs are also great garden friends and will eat pests like slugs and mosquitos.

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