Desert rain frog declared extinct in the wild by 2028

Continued diamond mining expansion in southern Africa will drive the desert rain frog to functional extinction by 2028. Habitat destruction and climate change will eliminate remaining populations despite conservation efforts.

environmental · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

68%

Closes

2028-06-30

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