Amphibian Apocalypse: Deadly Fungus Has Wiped Out 90 Species; Hundreds More Threatened
At a Glance The fungal disease chytridiomycosis has caused 90 species to go extinct.At least 501 species of toads, frogs and salamanders have seen declines because of the disease.The global pet trade has probably helped spread the disease. For decades, a disease called chytridiomycosis has been devastating entire species of frogs, toads and salamanders. Now, scientists have calculated how widespread that devastation is. Altogether, chytridiomycosis, which is caused by chytrid fungus, has caused , according to a study published Thursday...