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Amphibians Struggle to Breathe as Tourists Remove Stones

Amphibians Struggle to Breathe as Tourists Remove Stones

JEJU, April 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Narrow-mouth frogs and other amphibians native to the Geum Oreum volcanic cone on Jeju Island, famous for the wetlands inside its crater, are struggling for survival. As stone-stacking is gaining popularity among tourists, visitors to the region are moving stones away from the crater, depriving the amphibians of shade. [...]

Mass Migration of Baby Toads Spotted in Ulsan

Mass Migration of Baby Toads Spotted in Ulsan

ULSAN, South Korea, May 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Residents of the southeastern city of Ulsan have spotted tens of thousands of baby toads covering the streets of Janghyeon-dong, according to reports Wednesday. Officials believe that the 1.5 centimeter-long animals hatched in the neighborhood’s reservoir and were headed towards Hwangbang Mountain.  “I couldn’t even set foot [...]