Odd Cause of Salamander Die-Off Found: Skin-Eating Fungus

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 15:30 in Biology & Nature

A newly discovered fungus that feasts on the skin of amphibians is threatening to decimate a species of salamander in the Netherlands, according to new research. Scientists say the fungus is bringing fire salamanders close to regional extinction.

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