A sad ending to a meme: a desert narrow-mouth risks disappearing from reality

It seems internet fame has turned out to be a death sentence for the famous squeaking frog, not a ticket to a comfortable future. This charming meme character, known for its epic screams and rotund features, has officially joined the ranks of species whose populations are rapidly declining. The narrow-mouthed frogs, which once lived peacefully in the dunes of Namibia and South Africa, are facing a double blow: their sand houses are being destroyed for diamond mining, and the frogs themselves are being hunted by poachers eager to cash in on the hype surrounding "that very" social media creature. Ironically, the very digital popularity that made them stars has become the catalyst for their physical extinction. Now the squeaking meme risks remaining only in digital archives, reminding us how dearly global recognition can sometimes cost those who didn't ask to be part of pop culture.