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Have you ever heard a frog that sounds like a toy? A small frog in South America makes a very funny squeaky noise. People loved this sound so much that videos of it spread all over the internet. The frog became a star! But now this cute animal has a big problem.

Scientists put this frog on a special list. The list shows animals that are in danger. These animals may disappear forever. We call this extinction. The squeaky frog is now on this list too.

Why is the frog in danger? The main reason is habitat loss. This means the forests where the frog lives are getting smaller. People cut down trees for farms and cities. The frog has nowhere to go. It needs wet, green places to live and find food.

Another problem is climate change. The weather is getting warmer and drier. Frogs need moisture on their skin to breathe. When the air is dry, frogs get sick. Many frogs die when conditions change too fast.

The good news is that people now care about this frog. Because it became famous, more people want to protect it. Scientists are working to save the frog's forest home. They teach people why forests are important. When we protect nature, we protect animals like this squeaky frog.

Have you thought about what we can do? Even small actions help. We can learn about nature. We can support groups that protect forests. We can make choices that are good for the Earth. One funny frog's story can help us all think about protecting our world.

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.