Preserving genetic and species biodiversity

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Disease is an important component to look at when preserving genetic and species biodiversity. Amphibians around the world are facing problems because of disease. There is a fungus that results in the death of whole populations. There are some efforts to try to create a vaccine but many species are now only alive in captivity because the habitat is no longer safe for them. Can you think of other diseases that hurt wild populations?

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