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Explain what extinction threats a frog living on a mountainside in Costa Rica might face.
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These threats could be both natural and human-induced. Natural threats could include predators, diseases, and changes in climate or weather patterns. Human-induced threats could include habitat destruction due to deforestation, pollution, and climate change. Show more…
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