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P.R1237 bottom of left column: "A study of every amphibian species known in 2004 showed that on the order of 40% were at high risk of extinction, and by 2008, the decline of amphibians was seen as evidence of an impending sixth mass extinction." P.R1240 middle column top paragraph: "The first worldwide assessment of the status of amphibians by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) published in 2004 found an astounding 43% of species to be experiencing population decreases: 7.4% were in the highest category of risk." |