9 May 2023

Fire-proof frogs emerge from the Australian bush fires of 2019

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 9 May 2023

A surprisingly 'fire-proof frog' has emerged from 2019's Black Summer fires. But many other species did not survive, or were heavily impacted.

A team has been extensively researching amphibians in Eastern New South Wales after the extreme event.

Lead author of the recently published study, University of Newcastle's Dr Chad Beranek talks to Jesse.

Littlejohn's Tree Frog (Litoria littlejohni)

Littlejohn's Tree Frog (Litoria littlejohni) Photo: Penny Harnett

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