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Spanish Amphibians: Exploring Our Wildlife’s Most Endangered Species Exhibition at the National Museum of Natural Science

Learn about vital amphibian conservation efforts and biodiversity threats through compelling photographs and detailed life cycle panels.

The National Museum of Natural Science, in partnership with the Spanish Herpetological Association, presents an insightful exhibition on Spain's endangered amphibians. This display brings to light the critical threats these species face, from emerging diseases to habitat loss. Through 27 detailed panels and captivating photography, visitors explore the unique life cycles and urgent conservation needs of Spanish amphibian wildlife.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, a collaboration between the Spanish Herpetological Association and the National Museum of Natural Science, sheds light on the critical state of Spanish amphibians. It features 27 panels showcasing photographs and life cycles of these endangered species, highlighting the threats they face globally and within Spain.

Curatorial context

The National Museum of Natural Science, in collaboration with the Spanish Herpetological Association (AHE), presents an exhibition dedicated to Spanish amphibians, highlighting their status as the most endangered animal kingdom on the planet. The exhibition comprises 27 informative panels that present photographs of each species and illustrate their life cycles, drawing attention to the significant threats they face. These include emerging diseases, climate change, habitat degradation and transformation, and invasive species, all of which are leading to an overwhelming number of extinctions, with many species potentially undiscovered. The AHE, founded in 1984, actively promotes studies and research projects focused on the conservation of amphibians and reptiles and their habitats, fostering collaboration among Spanish herpetologists through congresses, meetings, and publications. The exhibition serves to inform the public about the singularity and vulnerability of Spain's amphibian wildlife.

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Exhibition by the Spanish Herpetological Association (AHE) and the National Museum of Natural Science. Features photographs by E. Ayllón.
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