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Creation Date
9-18-2017
Keywords
Leopard frog; Southern Nevada; Amphibian studies; Population ecology; Pathogen; Vaccination; Utah; Nevada; Arizona
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Document Type
Image
File Format
jpeg
File Size
138 Kb
Language
English
Description
Known historically from Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, the relict leopard frog now only occurs naturally in two areas in southern Nevada. Although the species likely declined due to introduced competitors and predators and changes in habitat, a new threat has emerged in recent years. A globally dispersed pathogen that is decimating amphibian populations worldwide now threatens the recovery of these frogs. Ongoing research aims to determine the usefulness of vaccinations to help these animals fight off disease with the ultimate goal of reintroducing frogs to areas where the pathogen has invaded.
Time Period
2010-2019; 21st century
Keywords
Leopard frog; Southern Nevada; Amphibian studies; Population ecology; Pathogen; Vaccination; Utah; Nevada; Arizona