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

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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