A frog that became an internet sensation because of its trademark squeaky defensive call has been added to a global list of species at high risk of extinction.
It is found only in a narrow strip of sand dunes in southern Africa, where it burrows into the sand.
Conservationists say diamond mining and planned energy developments are threatening its home, with numbers expected to decline by 20% over the next two decades.
And like many frogs, even its appeal can become a threat, with some species targeted for the pet trade.
This is part of a broader assessment looking at thousands of species at risk of extinction across the world.



