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30-year-old extinct toad species reappears
The researchers were overjoyed to see 30 star clown toads in the remote jungle in the mountains.
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Biology
Discover the origin of the fungus that kills amphibians
A study in Science supported the idea that the pet trade helped spread the killer lines of chytrid mushrooms around the world.
Animal world
Some Asian frog species may become extinct before being discovered
Frogs and other amphibians are being wiped out with a dizzying speed in Asia. Therefore, some species may become extinct before being discovered - Scientists warned at t…
Animal world
Some frogs escape the extinction caused by the fungus Chytridiomycosis
Chytridiomycosis has spread throughout the world and caused extinction for many amphibians.
Animal world
Find the culprit that extends 100 species of frogs
Panama scientists have discovered the Chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) is the culprit causing the extinction of 100 species of frogs.
Animal world
Discovering frog community near extinction
For the first time in nearly 50 years, a nearly extinct frog community was discovered in the San Jancito wilderness area of the San Bernadino National Forest.
Animal world
Small frog with a coin
US scientists have discovered a tiny frog in the Andes in Peru. They think this may be the smallest frog on the planet.