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How to build an aquatic frogs’ tank

Aquatic frogs are fun pets to keep around the house. They will need a watery environment and plenty of space to roam. The tank for the aquatic frogs should be well equipped for their own needs. Some species, like the African dwarf frog, will need a few gallons of water. One or two of...

7 Quick Facts About Amphibians

Amphibians are the connection between the water-dwelling species and land-dwelling mammals. They have been the connecting chain in the process of evolution. There are different types of amphibians like toads, frogs, salamanders, and newts, which are born as marine-based animals but grow up to become land-based species. Here are seven facts about amphibians for...

How to Stop Chytrid Fungus

Many studies have shown that the reason for the disappearance of several frog species may be due to the disease caused by chytrid fungus. The chytrid fungus attacks a part of the frog’s skin that has keratin. It damages the pores which frogs use to breathe. The fungus also damages the nervous system of...

What Causes Batrachochytrium Dendribatidis?

Also known as amphibian chytrid fungus, Bartrachochytrium Dendribatidis is an infectious fungus which causes respiratory diseases and mental dysfunctions in the amphibians. The disease is called chytridiomycosis, which blocks the pored on the skin of the amphibians like frogs which makes it difficult for them to breathe and also cause several mental dysfunctions which...