Southern Darwin's frogs have given birth to 33 froglets at London Zoo, showcasing urgent conservation efforts against a deadly fungal disease affecting amphibians. These male frogs travel 7,000 miles from Chile to ensure their survival, as they are particularly vulnerable to chytridiomycosis, which has caused a 90% population decline. Capturing a chytrid-free population and maintaining it in captivity serves as a temporary measure while conservationists work to restore their natural habitat and combat the fungus's spread.
The birth of 33 tiny Southern Darwin's froglets at London Zoo reflects critical conservation efforts to combat the devastating impacts of fungal disease on amphibians.
Conservationists successfully transported the endangered Southern Darwin's frogs 7,000 miles to London Zoo to ensure their survival from infectious chytridiomycosis.
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