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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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Who Is The Best Father?: 10 Notable Animal Dads

June 17, 2012

(ANIMAL PICTURES/POLL) Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in the world, human and otherwise. As an ode to dads, here’s a list and photo gallery of the top ten most notable animal dads. Send to the dads in your life, asking (or telling) which animal dad he most resembles. And tell us which animal you think is the best father. — 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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365 New Species Found In Peruvian National Park

February 7, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) PERU — Over 300 previously undocumented species were found in the Amazonian forests of Bahuaja Sonene National Park in Peru. Announced yesterday, the inventory list includes over 30 undocumented bird species, 2 new types of bats, and 233 species of moths and butterflies never before seen in the park. The last inventory of the area was done in 1996 and the dramatic rise in species is proof that conservation efforts are paying off. Read more about the new species found in Peru. — 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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