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These frog 'saunas’ could help endangered species fight off a deadly fungus

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Frog Saunas: Fighting a Deadly Fungus

This chapter explores the devastating effects of the Betraco-Kitreum dendropetitis fungus on frog populations worldwide and how researchers have developed 'frog saunas' to help them combat the deadly infection. By exposing frogs to high temperatures, the saunas aid in clearing the fungus, showing promising results in increasing survivorship against the chytrid fungus and potentially reversing the decline of endangered frog species.

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