Desert rain frog declared extinct by 2028 due to mining

The desert rain frog's survival strategy is no match for diamond mining expansion in southern Africa. IUCN assessments indicate its population decline will lead to formal extinction declaration by 2028 unless mining halts.

extinction · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

68%

Closes

2028-12-31

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