Scientists warn of amphibian pandemic that already killed 90 species

April 5, 2019 2:11 PM

Scientists warn of amphibian pandemic that already killed 90 species

A deadly disease affecting amphibians has descended into a global pandemic and it has already wiped out 90 species.&nbsp; This was disclosed by a prominent US biologist&nbsp; Jonathan Kolby, at the World Organisation for Animal Health Aquatic Conference in Santiago, Chile yesterday. The disease attacks the skin of frogs, toads and other amphibians.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''As the creatures use their skin to breathe and regulate their bodies' water levels, t...

Scientists warn of amphibian pandemic that already killed 90 species

April 5, 2019 2:11 PM

Scientists warn of amphibian pandemic that already killed 90 species

A deadly disease affecting amphibians has descended into a global pandemic and it has already wiped out 90 species.&nbsp; This was disclosed by a prominent US biologist&nbsp; Jonathan Kolby, at the World Organisation for Animal Health Aquatic Conference in Santiago, Chile yesterday. The disease attacks the skin of frogs, toads and other amphibians.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''As the creatures use their skin to breathe and regulate their bodies' water levels, t...