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Museum Specimens Solve Decades-Old Mystery of Disappearing Frogs
Researchers have finally uncovered the cause behind the dramatic disappearance of frog populations in Brazil's Atlantic Forest that began during the 1970s. By analyzing historical museum specimens, scientists identified amphibian chytridiomycosis as the hidden driver of this ecological decline. The findings offer crucial insights into historical wildlife disease dynamics and highlight the immense value of museum archives in modern ecological research.