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prima:“We are killing coquíes every day”: Call to protect Puerto Rico’s iconic frog

A tourist’s recent threat to spray them to silence them uncovered other ecological and anthropogenic challenges; here’s what you can do to preserve them

June 15, 2025 - 5:38 PM

In Puerto Rico, 17 species of coquí have been documented, three of which are already extinct. Pictured is a common coquí. (Ramon "Tonito" Zayas)

For the coquíes - which have been established in Puerto Rico for 30 million years, according to fossil and genetic evidence - sunset is the signal they need to start a loud concert, typical of Puerto Rican nights and a source of inspiration for artists like Bad Bunny, who has used them in his music.

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