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Hundreds of unique amphibian species are found only in Madagascar, such as the A) Central bright-eyed frog (Boophis rappiodes) and B) critically endangered William’s bright-eyed frog (Boophis williamsi). Photo @ Jonathan Kolby.

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Madagascar’s amphibians are sitting in hot water

learnedlizard - October 20, 2015

Amphibians of Madagascar have long been threatened by habitat destruction and overexploitation for the pet trade, but a recent report of widespread amphibian chytrid...

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Will trade bans stop a deadly salamander plague from invading the...

November 5, 2018

Megophrys fansipanensis (c) Ben Tapley_ZSL

Ain’t no mountain high enough! Two new frog species found on...

November 3, 2018

Study maps out reptiles’ ranges, completing the ‘atlas of life’

February 23, 2018

Cupid’s syringe: A love potion for troubled amphibians

October 16, 2015

Wetlands are a vital part of healthy ecosystems, providing clean water and coastal protection and a home for many species of plants and animals © WWF Madagascar/Roland Eve

Protected wetlands: A 10th Ramsar site for Madagascar

October 16, 2015

Biologists have succeeded in ridding Mallorcan midwife toad (Alytes muletensis) tadpoles of chytrid fungus infection. Photo by Jaime Bosch MNCN-CSIC.

Success! Biologists may have found a way to eliminate amphibian-killing fungus...

November 25, 2015

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