Frogs
Environment
Frogs are amazing
Frogs are a vital but endangered part of Australia’s ecosystems. By being part of Frog Month Victoria, you can help protect them in your neighbourhood
Sciences & Technology
Captive breeding to prevent extinction
New research into the embryo health of captive bred Southern Corroboree frogs may help their survival and guide conservation efforts
Environment
Hope for endangered frogs
New research shows some endangered species of frog are able to recover from a disease that has devastated amphibian species worldwide
Environment
How do some frogs ‘rebound’ after disease while others perish?
A new study shows how some species survive infectious disease epidemics, and how we can use this knowledge to assist and direct wildlife management
Sciences & Technology
Detecting amphibian pathogens in the water to boost frog conservation
An international collaboration of researchers has found that frog diseases can be detected in environmental samples like soil and water
Sciences & Technology
The story in the bones of lizards and frogs
Highly detailed CT scans of the tiny fossilised bones of Australia’s lizards and frogs are telling scientists an important story of adaptation and extinction in a changing climate
Sciences & Technology
The invasive fungus threatening Earth’s biodiversity
An invasive species of fungus is responsible for one of the greatest documented losses of vertebrate biodiversity and we’re running out of time and money to come up with a sustainable solution
Sciences & Technology
Under the Microscope
Frogs and the City
Cities don’t have to be full of just concrete and glass - they can be places that provide space for native animals and plants to thrive, says Associate Professor Kirsten Parris