Amphibian Fungus : Science World Report

Nov 18, 2015 09:40 AM EST

Deadly Amphibian Fungus Finally Has a Successful, New Treatment

Scientists have detailed the first-ever successful elimination of a fata chytrid fungus in a wild amphibian, which could be huge when fighting the devastating disease.

Oct 08, 2015 12:27 PM EDT

Bacteria Works Best For Frogs to Fight Fungus

A recent study revealed that the naturally occurring bacteria on a frog's skin could be one the most important tools for helping the animal fight off a deadly skin disease.

Jul 30, 2015 05:11 PM EDT

Killer, Foreign Fungus May Destroy Salamanders in North America

A deadly fungus is sweeping across salamanders and now, scientists are calling for an immediate ban of salamander importation to halt its spread.

Apr 08, 2015 06:09 PM EDT

World's Largest Amphibian Studied: 3D Model Shows How This Creature Captures Its Prey

Researchers from the Institut Català de Paleontologia, Spain and colleagues created a 3D model of the endangered Chinese giant salamander to reveal just how the creature feeds on prey. The animal captures prey that is quickly scooped up in front of it. However, it can also survey the area for any q...

Mar 14, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

Chinese Giant Salamander May be at Risk from Diseased Farms

The Chinese giant salamander may be at risk of extinction. Although farms are kept in order to support their conservation, scientists have found that these farms illegally poach wild salamanders to supplement farmed populations.

Oct 31, 2014 07:09 AM EDT

Skin-Invading Fungus from Europe May Destroy American Salamander and Newt Populations

A deadly disease is sweeping across the amphibian population in parts of Europe. The disease, which is wiping out salamanders in particular, is predicted to reach the U.S. through the international wildlife trade unless steps are taken to prevent its advance.

Oct 17, 2014 07:25 AM EDT

Amphibian Species are Collapsing in Spain Due to Deadly Virus

Scientists have found that two closely related viruses that have been introduced to northern Spain in recent years may have led to the collapse of three different species of amphibian.

Oct 18, 2013 08:27 AM EDT

Frog-Killing Fungus Paralyzes Vulnerable Amphibian Immune Response

Amphibians are declining across the globe. Now, scientists have found something else that may be impacting amphibians. There's a fungus that's killing them that releases a toxic factor that disables the amphibian immune response.