Science Alert: Deadly fungus threatens twice as many frogs and salamanders as scientists thought

At least 501 amphibian species face declines from deadly chytrid fungus and 90 have gone extinct, according to a landmark survey of the worst disease-related threat to biodiversity on record.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Science Alert Mar 28, 2:10 PM     Deadly fungus threatens twice as many frogs and salamanders as scientists thought At least 501 amphibian species face declines from deadly chytrid fungus and 90 have gone extinct, according to a landmark survey of the worst disease-related threat to biodiversity on record. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071