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Frog 'saunas' could help endangered species beat a deadly fungus.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stokstad, Erik 3 of 3

Abstract

Scientists have discovered that small plastic-covered shelters, or "saunas," can help frogs infected with the deadly fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) to cure themselves. The green and golden bell frog in Australia, which has seen its population reduced by 90% due to Bd, was used as a test subject. The shelters, which can be distributed widely, provide enough heat to kill the fungus and potentially save the species from extinction. This approach could also benefit other frog species that are at risk from Bd. However, challenges such as manufacturing and distributing the shelters and obtaining landowner permission may hinder widespread implementation of this method. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:178133544
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