Climate Change and Frogs

Climate-Change Fungus is Wiping out Frogs

The article describes the decimation of frog populations in Costa Rica, allegedly "the first clear evidence that widespread extinction is taking place because of global warming."

The health of frog populations in a region is generally considered a key indicator of the habitat's health. (Check out Frogwatch or Frogwatch USA for a brief rundown of why.)

In this case, warmer temps led to greater cloud cover, which was just what this particular fungus needed to thrive.

What are the indicator species in New England, how are these canaries in our coal mine faring, and what does it mean for us?