A group of scientists discovered a new frog species in the region called “Cerro Chucanti” in Panama. 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 announced that the new frog species was named after the climate activist Greta Thunberg, for some.
The new frog species, which was detected thanks to research funded by organizations such as the Rainforest Trust, a US-based environmental organization, was scientifically named “Pristimantis gretathunbergae”. The newly discovered frog will be named Greta Thunberg rain frog from now on. 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 peers is its 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 lost at least 30 percent of its forest cover in the last 10 years. The continued warming of the region and the spread of the poisonous mushroom called chytrid fungus will continue to affect the natural balance in Cerro Chucanti. . .
It was made by James Deutsch, CEO of Rainforest Trust, who made statements on the subject. 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 also stated that they are proud to be a sponsor to give the name of the climate activist to a living species.
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