Eight Institutions Tell the World Why Amphibians Matter
Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project Launches to Find a Cure and Protect Species
Amphibians are in crisis. One-third of all known amphibian species are in danger of being wiped out by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd)—also known as chytrid fungus. Experts and institutions have joined together to form the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project, which aims to rescue and possibly save numerous species. 
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On May 11, the Zoo hosted a briefing at which several amphibian experts spoke about the current plight of amphibians, what is being done to protect and recover certain species, and amphibians' cultural, biomedical, and ecological impact on human lives.
See the archived webcast of the briefing:
