Amphibians
Researchers have found that Borneo's fanged frogs, long considered a single species, actually comprise several distinct genetic groups. Genetic analysis suggests around six or seven species rather than the up to 18 previously proposed. This discovery highlights the challenges in defining species boundaries for conservation efforts.
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In a surprising twist amid a global amphibian pandemic, infected Verreaux’s alpine tree frogs in Australia jump nearly 24 percent farther than healthy ones, possibly to find mates before the disease proves fatal. Researchers suggest this enhanced mobility could aid both reproduction and fungal spread. The finding highlights species-specific responses to the chytrid pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis.