The world's amphibians are in serious trouble, new study say

The world's frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians are in serious trouble, with 41 percent of studied species threatened with extinction. Habitat loss from farming and ranching is the biggest threat, but novel diseases and climate change are also taking a toll.

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