REASONS FOR HOPE
The populations of certain amphibians such as the fringed leaf frog, marine toad, red-eyed tree frog haven't declined because of chytrid. What's happening? For certain species such as the fringed leaf frog, the answer remains unclear. But scientists think that some of these animals may naturally host types of bacteria on their skin that prevent the fungus from growing. Other amphibians with poison glands might produce special chemicals along with their toxins that help the animals resist chytrid. And certain animals may simply have inherited a natural immunity to the fungus.