# A 50-year-old mystery of vanishing frogs reveals a hidden killer

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-11-03T12:51:53+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261102202838.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/a-50-year-old-mystery-of-vanishing-frogs-reveals-a-hidden-killer-2661bb/

A nearly 50-year-old mystery involving disappearing frogs in Brazil may finally be solved, with scientists uncovering evidence that a deadly fungus swept through the region and devastated vulnerable species. Remarkably, many frog populations have since rebounded, suggesting they developed greater tolerance to the disease that once threatened their survival.

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