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Davies, C., Brown, R., & Passos, L. 2024, March Artificial uv and captive frogs: what are the health benefits. Unpublished poster presented at BHS/AHH Conference. Added by: Sarina (2024-03-18 08:08:12) Last edited by: Sarina (2024-03-20 10:29:16) |
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School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Liverpool
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Artificial UV and Captive Frogs: What are the Health Benefits?
Chloe Davies, Richard Brown, Luiza Passos: School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, LJMU, Liverpool Introduction The Status of global amphibian populations continues to deteriorate; they are considered the most threatened class of vertebrates by the IUCN. —40% of known species are threatened With extinction and it is estimated that 170 are already extinct amongst wild populations (Gonzålez-deI-PIiego et al., 2019). Localised declines have been noted since the 70s, especially in the tropics regions. Major "die-offs" are now being found in both temperate and tropical populations. Viable ex situ populations are therefore required urgently which will require greater understanding of their specific environmental and nutritional needs (Baines et al., 2016). Importance of UV UVA (350 nm) UVB (290 - 315 nm) Direct effects on the Skin Excessive exposure to UV must be avoided, high doses can result in eye and Skin damage, reproductive failure and sometimes death.
1. Blue-legged mantella (Mantella expectata) 2. Brown mantella (Mantella ebenaui)
Methods Experiment 1 Experiment 2
This Study will investigate whether the provision of artificial UV to captive frogs provides health benefits such as: BESCDAV1@ljmu.ac.uk Added by: Sarina Last edited by: Sarina |