Australia’s critically endangered alpine tree frogs sidestep deadly fungus with sexual plan B

Infected males produce higher-quality sperm, display brighter throat patches and sire nearly a third more offspringGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe number of critically endangered alpine tree frogs, found only in the Australian alps, has crashed by about 80% since the 1980s.Populations have been hit by chytrid fungus, a disease that has devastated amphibian populations globally. But a new study has found a surprising silver lining that – for now – is helping the species hang on in the face of extinction. Continue reading...

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