News Review: Coral, Chytrid, and Discovery Channel Changes?

We aren't doomed! Yay! I mean, uh, "ribbit".

A chytrid fungus that is too long to type out has been the villain behind a recent decline of amphibian species. And by "decline", I mean over 1/3 of all amphibian species have either gone extinct or are now listed as "threatened", or worse, because of it. A recent study from the University of South Florida revealed that oak toads can develop an immunity to the chytrid fungus! This immunity could be the key to saving the world's amphibians, which is great news! And now for a frog joke: Why are frogs always happy? They eat whatever bugs them!

Remember in my last blog I talked about being an activist? Well, here's your chance! The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Deep Sea Corals Amendment 16 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan (great Odin's raven, what a mouthful!) is a law that will help protect corals on the East Coast of the US from trawling, a destructive type of commercial fishing. On Earthjustice, you can send a quick message supporting this amendment! I'm not going to explain right now how important corals are to the ocean, or how important the ocean's health is to us, but to put it simply, IT'S IMPORTANT! So please just take a minute and support the protection of our ocean. 

The existence of aliens is more logical....

This is not the first time I've mentioned the Discovery Channel on my blog. Recent rants have included Shark Week, Eaten Alive, and their fake megalodon and mermaid specials. Long story short, the Discovery Channel has strayed from their educational programming, to say the least. Now, Rich Ross, Discovery Channel's new president, claims they will stop making things up. "I don't think it's actually right," he said. NO, REALLY? Do you know how many people actually believe megalodon exists, or worse, that mermaids exist, thanks to your programming?? Too many!!! There are so many fascinating things that are true about animals. Although I am doubtful, I really really hope he keeps his word. 

As always folks, thanks for reading! I have some more posts in the works so keep checking back!