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New Article: Chorus Frogs & Chytrid-confusing new reports

findi

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Hi All,
Are Pacific Chorus Frogs, Pseudacris regilla, driving other amphibians to extinction? A recent study revealed that the tiny frogs often carry a fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, or Chytrid) that has been implicated in the extinction of 200+ amphibian species. Chorus Frogs seem largely immune to the disease, but may spread it to other species that share their habitat, including the endangered Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog, Rana mucosa. However, I believe there is more to the story…Read article here: Chorus Frogs and Chytrid Bacteria - a Look at the Confusing new Reports | That Reptile Blog
Comments and questions appreciated,

Thanks, Frank

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Re: New Article: Chorus Frogs & Chytrid - confusing new reports

Thanks for sharing. We have tons of chorus frogs here in northern Idaho, making lots of noise right now. I look forward to reading this.:happy:
 

findi

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Re: New Article: Chorus Frogs & Chytrid - confusing new reports

Thanks for the kind words, I hope you enjoy the article and the frogs...they are getting quite hard to find here in s. NY, best Frank
 
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