Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 400 species of frogs. Like many tropical regions, Madagascar's mid-high elevation rainforest is climatically favorable to Bd (Lötters et al. 2008). Bd has spread rapidly around the world, so it is likely only a matter of time before a lethal strain of the pathogen reaches Madagascar. The over-arching goal of this research is to proactively develop disease mitigation strategies, such as skin probiotics, for amphibian conservation. To accomplish this, we have established a colony of Madagascar frogs, representing 14 species. Currently, we are working to develop effective ways to captively-breed selected species, maintain tadpoles and produce viable froglets. By producing additional individuals, we can conduct experimental work to identify effective probiotic therapies for Madagascar frogs. In addition, we are interested in observing and recording breeding behaviors for these under-studied species.
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