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Pesticides and Fertilizers: A toxic relationship that is stressful for frogs

July 31, 2019August 1, 2019 Anita Masse 0 Comments agriculture, amphibian, fertilizers, frogs, pesticides, toxic chemicals

Large-scale agriculture utilizes a myriad of chemicals to increase crop yields and profits. The effects of these chemical mixtures can be unpredictable once they are introduced into the environment, especially when interacting with vulnerable animal groups like amphibians.

Ecosystems Environmental Science

Families that shed skin together, may die together?

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 Anita Masse 0 Comments amphibian declines, chytrid fungus, disease, frogs

Amphibian populations are declining partially due to the prevalence of a fungus infecting their skin, but there is no clear indication why certain species are more susceptible than others. Skin structure and the rate of shedding may be the clue to solving this problem and ultimately saving amphibian populations.