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Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis or Bd is one of the most infamous agents of amphibian disease world wide. But did you know that there are multiple lineages other than the Global Panzootic Lineage and that the fungus can be affected by a virus?  New research involving the fungus and mycoviruses has shed a fresh light on the virulence of chyrid. In this episode I am joined by researchers Mark Yacoub  and  Jason Stajich  to discuss it.  We talk about mycology (the study of fungi) in general, as well as the specifics of what we have learned from the  mapping of the Bd genome. We also go on to discuss what can be learned about fungi and other microfauna living within the guts of wild and captive amphibians and how it can potentially help with their survival.Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com and visit your local dealer. Follow @exoterra on all social media platforms!To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastTo learn more, visit: https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2024/04/03/discovery-could-end-global-amphibian-pandemichttps://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(24)00244-6https://herptilemicrobiomes.org/https://lab.stajich.org/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mark-Yacoubhttps://www.chytrids.org/

The Japanese Giant Salamander (Andrias japonicus) is one of the world's most iconic amphibian species. In this episode I am joined by Director of Buishido Adventure Travel limited and CEO of Sustainable Daisen -  Richard Pearce, directly from Japan.  Sustainable Daisen is a not for profit organization that focuses on Japanese Giant Salamander conservation through habitat preservation,  conservation initiatives, and global engagement. Through his decades of guiding experience, Richard has a developed an intimate understanding of the natural history and lifecycle of one of the world's largest amphibians. In this episode we discuss Richard's background as a guide, and the efforts made by Sustainable Daisen. Richard also gives us a full master class in the Japanese Giant Salamander's natural history,  breeding habits, diet, reproduction, and behavior. We also talk about Richard's philosophy towards nature, how he became an honorary monk, the threat that hybridization poses, and the unique region surrounding Mt Daisen. This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreationsExo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterra on social media. To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastShout out to our new $5 Patron - Drew Martinez!To learn more visit: https://www.sustainabledaisen.org/en/homehttps://www.bushidojapan.com/https://www.lifegate.com/longform/saving-japanese-giant-salamanders-from-extinction

This week I am joined by professional vivarium specialist and long time frog hobbyist, Rob Mohr. Rob has made a career out his passion for the natural world, and in this episode we discuss his role at one of the largest private vivariums in the United States - the Seattle Spheres. We discuss plants, the logistics of maintaining massive living walls, water parameters, and how a massive full grown tree was lowered into the spheres.  We also talk about that value that community has within the dart frog and plant  hobbies, Rob's collection of large oophaga and so much more! Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com and visit your local dealer. Follow @exoterra on all social media platforms!To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastFollow Rob @_frogfish_To learn more - https://www.seattlespheres.com/