Charismatic species such as eagles and ospreys may be quick to draw the eye as well as donations, says Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey; however, let’s not forget that amphibians, too, make invaluable contributions to our world. They are, as the group notes, “underappreciated but indispensable.”

“These little guys have a big job. They help our forests store carbon. They alert us to pollutants in aquatic environments. They filter water. They keep mosquitoes at bay.