Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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We can help frogs beat a deadly disease. But can they still reproduce?

Many people are blissfully unaware that the world's frogs and amphibians are fighting their own deadly pandemic. In fact, this fungal disease—chytridiomycosis, or chytrid for short—is the worst wildlife disease on record.

We can help frogs beat a deadly disease. But can they still reproduce?
Image: Phys.org
Many people are blissfully unaware that the world's frogs and amphibians are fighting their own deadly pandemic. In fact, this fungal disease—chytridiomycosis, or chytrid for short—is the worst wildlife disease on record.

Originally published at Phys.org

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