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Deadly Amphibian Fungus Plagues Frogs

May 17, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Beware, frogs! The chytrid fungus is out there! The lethal fungus, which seems to only harm amphibians, causes a thickening of the infected creature’s skin and hinders the animal’s breathing and electrolyte balance. Ultimately, the infection can lead to cardiac arrest and has already caused several Central American frog species to go extinct. One scientist even referred to the destructive fungus as “the single biggest threat to vertebrate diversity in the world.” Continue reading for more on the chytrid fungus and the study behind this amphibian epidemic. — Global Animal

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World’s Squeakiest Frog

February 20, 2013

(ANIMAL VIDEO) A rare video of the diminutive Namaqua Rain Frog, a species native to South Africa, showing off most adorable mating call ever. — Global Animal

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Beyonce Knowles and the Beyonce horse fly, Scaptia beyonceae. Photo Credit: CSIRO

Famous Names For Newfound Animals

July 29, 2012

(ANIMAL SPECIES) Scientists discover tens of thousands of species every year, which means tens of thousands of new animal names must be generated. This naming privilege is given to the identifying scientist, who can draw from quite a wide spectrum for inspiration. Check out some of these animal species whose names may sound familiar to you. — Global Animal

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A Possible Mass Extinction On The Way?

June 14, 2012

(ENDANGERED ANIMALS) A shocking amount of animals and plants are currently listed as high risk for extinction. If all of these 20,000 species recorded actually went extinct, our world could lose more than three-quarters of all species within just a few centuries. This fact is rather startling, considering how much we depend on other species for own survival. Read on to become familiar with just how important many of these species are in order to maintain thriving ecosystems and what we can do to help. — Global Animal

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The World’s Smallest Animals (GALLERY)

June 13, 2012

(ANIMAL PICTURES) Check out some of the smallest individuals and species in the phylum chordata. Of course, the smallest animals are single-celled ones, but they’re not quite as cute as these. Listed here are some of the smallest animals of their kind, including the horse, hamster, deer, dog, chameleon and frog. Each is more obscenely cute than the last. — Global Animal

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World’s Largest Spider And Other Quirky Animal Finds

June 9, 2012

(ANIMAL DISCOVERY) Scientists working with Conservation International have released a list of their 20 favorite finds from the 1,300 new species discovered in the past 20 years. Among them you can find the cuddly looking goliath bird-eating spider, the satanic leaf-tailed gecko, and the tube-nosed fruit bat. Read on to find out more about these fascinating animals and see the amazing pictures. — Global Animal

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That Frog Is How Small?

January 14, 2012

(SCIENCE/FROGS) Researchers have recently discovered what they believe to be the world’s smallest frogs. This frog is so small that he or she can actually sit comfortably on a dime! Read on to learn about this frog’s other cool characteristics. — Global Animal

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2012: The Year Of Extinction

December 18, 2011

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) — A depressing change we may see in the new year is an acceleration in the extinction of animals across the globe. From amphibians to hoofed mammals, many species are on the verge of collapse. The reason? Mankind’s detrimental activities, such as overtaking natural habitats and creating pollution, have sealed the fate of the world’s wild creatures. Statistics from Conservation International are frightening, showing that thousands of animal, plant, and lichen are at risk. Read on for the full story on 2012′s possible mass extinction. — Global Animal

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