Galaxy Frogs Presumed Dead from Photo Tourism

Galaxy frogs are tiny, beautiful frogs that live under logs in the Western Ghats of India.

They are very rare and hard to find.

Recently, seven of these frogs disappeared and are presumed dead.

This happened because many photographers came to take pictures of them.

The photographers moved logs, handled the frogs, and used bright camera flashes, which disturbed the frogs' home and possibly harmed them.

Scientists say we need rules to protect these frogs and other wildlife from such disturbances.

They suggest that photographers should not touch or move animals and should use gentle lights to take pictures.

Some experts even say it's best to leave rare animals like galaxy frogs alone to keep them safe.

Amphibians are important because they help us understand the health of our environment.

They are disappearing because of habitat loss, disease, and climate change.

Scientists are working to protect them by creating special ponds and breeding them in zoos.