The Last Dance: Why Dying Frogs Are Jumping Further Than Ever
A recent New Scientist report reveals that frogs infected with the deadly chytrid fungus exhibit increased jumping activity, contradicting typical sickness lethargy. The article explores two main hypotheses: "Terminal Investment" (dying frogs seeking mates) and "Parasitic Manipulation" (fungus driving hosts to spread spores). This hyperactivity creates dangerous super-spreaders, accelerating the global amphibian decline.
Share