Amphibian conservation in the Anthropocene

摘要: Research is necessary to identify patterns in nature, understand how a system functions, and make predictions about the future state of an ecosystem. Applied research conservation biology can effective strategies maintain biodiversity, though many papers end with conclusion that more needed. However, does not necessarily lead solutions. We use ongoing global decline amphibians as salient example highlight limitations current research, focus on finding solutions which are directly relevant for conservation. While has been conducted since declines were first detected 1990s, outside few specific examples, little progress achieved. suggest case amphibian science general, paradigm management planned after completed; effectively (and directly) connected. This disconnect illustrates knowledge-action divide identified serious deficiency Accordingly, we this introductory paper Special Issue (Amphibian Anthropocene: Progress challenges) describe dilemma, different, pragmatic, solutions-focused view research.