'Frog Saunas' Could Help Combat Deadly Amphibian Fungus » Explorersweb

It’s not easy being green, as one of our greatest sages is fond of remarking. The latest example of this universal fact is the chytrid fungus, a pernicious pest fond of takingup residence on the delicate skin of frogs worldwide. The fungus originated in Asia but has spread across the globe in the last few decades and is responsible for the ongoing decline of more than 500 amphibian species. At least 90 are now considered extinct as a result of …