Frogs in the Western Cape area of South Africa are susceptible to climate change. ShutterstockAmphibians, the oldest group of land vertebrates, are regarded as the most threatened across the globe. From Brazil’s tropical rain forests, to Canada’s temperate boreal forests, from fresh streams in the Alps to Australia’s temporary ponds, most populations are declining. Contributing … [Read more...] about The future for frogs looks bleak, unless humans change their habits | The Conversation
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Bleak outlook for SA retirees
Only a quarter of South African retirees are expected to be able to maintain their standard of living in retirement, according to research released on Thursday. The two main reasons for this dismal statistic are retirement fund members cashing in on their savings after retrenchment or resignation, and apathy towards making provision for their own […] The post Bleak … [Read more...] about Bleak outlook for SA retirees
