Killer frog disease: Chytrid fungus hits Madagascar

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Killer frog disease: Chytrid fungus hits Madagascar

#1  Postby DougC » Feb 27, 2015 1:57 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31645122
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A devastating disease that has wiped out amphibians around the world has been discovered in Madagascar, scientists report.
A survey has found that the chytrid fungus is present in numerous sites, although it is not clear whether it is infecting frogs yet.
The island is home to 500 frog species, and researchers fear they could be at significant risk.
The findings are published in the journal Scientific Reports.

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