*Breeding Ecology and Population Status of Kenyan Amphibians DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.109825*

it was evident coastal biodiversity hotspots including Shimba Hills National Reserve and Taita Hill complex ecosystem are leading in amphibian biodiversity and level of endemism. The level of endemism declines drastically inland and towards the drier parts of the country. Anthropogenic activities and climate change is however degrading their habitats and contributing to amphibian decline locally and globally. For example, the notable human activities in most wetland areas in Kenya are, rapid human population growth which has consequently led to unregulated industrial effluents, expanding urban and agricultural areas, poor infrastructural planning and residential waste pose major threats to rivers, lakes and wetlands. Other agents of habitat degradation is the bush burning as a way of land preparation, livestock grazing, drainage of wetlands, and plantation of exotic tree species (Eucalyptus sp.). A concerted efforts are needed to reverse these trends causing amphibian population to decline. Therefore, reversing these trends requires adequate commitment from both government and communities involved.
