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New fungus species found killing salamanders

A second, hidden chytrid species attacks amphibians

UNDER ATTACK  One of Europe's fire salamander species, Salamandra salamandra (shown), is under attack from a newly discovered fungus.

Frank Pasmans

By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

The rogue chytrid fungus that has devastated more than 200 kinds of amphibians worldwide has an accomplice: a second species that researchers have discovered attacking fire salamanders.