Mass Mortality giant frogs in Peru

- More than 10,000 dead frogs on the banks of the Peruvian river Rio Coata the authorities puzzled. It is known for the kind telmatobius locally as 'the giants of Lake Titicaca. Rio Coata comes from the famous Lake Titicaca.

The authorities believe that the river pollution is the cause, but for which no proof. The lake is at an altitude of 3800 meters. For years are stories about strong pollution. The lake is fed by dozens of rivers with water.

The dead animals were found over a distance of 50 kilometers. The frog species is rare according to animal welfare organizations. The giant Titicaca can weigh more than 1 kilo. There are also found in the area of ​​dead birds that have the telmatobius stand on their menu.

The authorities believe that the river pollution is the cause, but for which no proof. The lake is at an altitude of 3800 meters. For years are stories about strong pollution. The lake is fed by dozens of rivers with water.

The dead animals were found over a distance of 50 kilometers. The frog species is rare according to animal welfare organizations. The giant Titicaca can weigh more than 1 kilo. There are also found in the area of ​​dead birds that have the telmatobius stand on their menu.

Thousands of endangered frogs have mysteriously dropped dead in Peru: https://t.co/5QwRPusUCl pic.twitter.com/qcqWyfuVSt— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) October 19, 2016