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Puerto Rico’s frogs, especially the coquis, are providing vital insights into the health of the island’s ecosystems as scientists use bioacoustics to monitor environmental changes.
Benji Jones reports for Vox.
In short:
Key quote:
“Discerning whether 100 detected calls are from one bird in mating season or dozens of less active individuals remains challenging. Estimating population density through bioacoustics is still quite complex.”
— Ben Gottesman, K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics at Cornell University
Why this matters:
Understanding frog populations and their movements can help scientists gauge the impact of climate change and guide conservation efforts, ensuring the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem health in Puerto Rico. Read more: The health of wildlife is inseparable from our own.
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