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An Archey’s frog

Gloved hand holding an Archey’s frog.

A number of Archey’s frogs have been successfully cured of chytridiomycosis in the lab. Archey’s frogs are critically endangered, so this is an important step in their conservation.

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Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 3 November 2009Size: 2.64 MB
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