Discovering a Disaster: Andrew Cunningham on How Chytrid Reshaped Amphibian Conservation

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis presents one of the greatest risks to biodiversity today. The fungus is responsible for mass mortalities and population declines in hundreds of species of amphibians, and has already played a major role in the extinction of over 90 known species. In this interview, Thomas Marriott speaks to Professor Andrew Cunningham, who is credited with connecting chytrid to global amphibian declines. Prof. Cunningham has reshaped our understanding of this devastating disease and is helping pave the way for mitigation efforts in global amphibian conservation initiatives.