Amphibians like this Golden Frog (Atelopus zeteki) are in grave danger from a fungus that is spreading amongst their populations, but help may be at hand (Image: Alex Kerstitch)
A DEADLY fungus thought to be behind declining amphibian populations worldwide is spreading fast – most recently to the Philippines, where it has just been detected. But now researchers are finding ways to fight back.
They are pinning some hope on a probiotic skin bacterium that occurs naturally on the skin of several amphibian species. One of the first animals to benefit could be the , a striking yellow…
