Question

45 multiple choice 2 points why did the golden toad population in costa rica experience rapid decline after the 1980s? natural competition with other amphibians climate change and fungal disease affecting breeding pools increased predation by invasive snakes overhunting for the pet trade

Explanation:

The golden toad's decline was mainly due to climate - related changes (such as altered rainfall patterns affecting breeding pools) and the chytrid fungal disease (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) which was a significant threat to amphibians. Natural competition was not the main driver as the decline was too rapid. There was no major evidence of increased predation by invasive snakes being the cause. And overhunting for the pet trade was not a significant factor for this species.

Answer:

Climate change and fungal disease affecting breeding pools.