Scientists find potential way to save frogs from deadly fungus

The harlequin frog (Atelopus varius) a species highly endangered by fungus

The harlequin frog (Atelopus varius) a species highly endangered by fungus Source: AP

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Scientists in Costa Rica find some frog populations are more resilient to the fungus responsible for causing mass extinction of some species.

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