Research Sheds Light on Why Some Frogs Withstand a Deadly Fungus

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Research Sheds Light on Why Some Frogs Withstand a Deadly Fungus

Scientists Continue Searching for Answers

New Discoveries Bring Hope for Amphibians

Conservation Efforts Benefit from New Findings

Habitat Conditions Matter Too

Genetics May Influence Survival

Skin Microbes Could Offer Protection

Natural Defences May Play a Major Role

Not All Frog Species Respond the Same Way

The Fungus Has Affected Amphibians Worldwide

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One of the most significant threats to amphibians is a deadly fungus disease that has ravaged frog populations around the world. However, some species seem to be very resilient while others have decreased in numbers. Researchers have been trying to figure out what makes these survivors so special, and look to their findings for possible clues to conservation in the future. Recent research is providing important clues, and renewed hope for the survival of vulnerable frog species.
 

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