Bengaluru’s frogs show surprising resilience to urban sprawl | Research Matters

Resilience of Frogs in Bengaluru

Researchers have found that frog and toad communities in Bengaluru remain surprisingly stable across both urban and rural settings.

This suggests increased resilience or a lag phase with effects yet to be observed, despite concerns over loss of habitat and pollution.

A recent study revealed that anuran species composition remains broadly similar across areas ranging from the rural periphery to the inner city.

Contrary to the expected sharp decline in biodiversity that often accompanies urban sprawl, Bengaluru's frogs show surprising resilience to urban sprawl.

Author's summary: Bengaluru's frogs show unexpected resilience to urbanization.

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