Captive-bred variable harlequin frog (IMAGE)

Smithsonian

Captive-bred variable harlequin frog

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Variable harlequin frogs (Atelopus varius) were the only species found surviving in chytrid-suitable sites, which scientists say is consistent with evidence that the species may have evolved resistance to the disease.

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Brian Gratwicke, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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