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New disease 'killing amphibians'
2014-10-17 01:47:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: A deadly new disease has emerged that is wiping out amphibians, scientists report. A number of viruses have been found in northern Spain that are killing frog, toad and newt species. Infected animals can suffer from ulcers on their skin and die from internal bleeding. Researchers fear the strains, which belong to the Ranavirus group, have already spread to other countries. The study is published in the journal Current Biology. Lead author Dr Stephen Price, from University College London,...
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World's most distinct mammals and amphibians mapped
2013-05-16 03:37:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: Scientists have developed the first map of the world's unique and most endangered mammals and amphibians. The map highlights the fact that only a fraction of the areas identified as critical for the conservation of these species are protected. Among the species highlighted by the map are the Mexican salamander, the Sunda pangolin and the black and white ruffed Lemur. The research is published in the journal Plos One. The Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) project has...
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