A Mixture of Corn Pesticides Harms Frogs

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Frogs are harmed by tiny amounts of pesticides that are commonly used on Midwest corn.Scientists tested tadpoles of the native leopard frog to see how they were affected by pesticide-contaminated water. The exposed tadpoles experienced a high death rate. Survivors were plagued by a number of problems, from slow development to a damaged immune system

Researchers worry that pesticide mixtures may be contributing to the disappearance of frogs in the U.S. and around the world.

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Scientists tested tadpoles of the native leopard frog to see how they were affected by pesticide-contaminated water. The exposed tadpoles experienced a high death rate. Survivors were plagued by a number of problems, from slow development to a damaged immune system

Researchers worry that pesticide mixtures may be contributing to the disappearance of frogs in the U.S. and around the world.

To find out more, read:
Frogs Harmed by Pesticides