The state government says chytrid fungus may to be blame for the death of hundreds of southern bell and striped marsh frogs at Bool Lagoon, near Naracoorte.
The Bool Lagoon campground and walks at Hacks-Bool Peninsula will be closed until Thursday, while the department investigates.DEW principal ecologist Karl Hillyard said it was "an unusual event"."However, further testing is underway to investigate other possible causes.
"A sample of dead frogs has been collected for laboratory testing and the results are being analysed by department staff and frog experts."Bool Lagoon is one of the largest freshwater lagoon systems in southern Australia and is popular among birdwatchers, especially when full of water."There remains evidence of active frog populations, which is a good sign," Dr Hillyard said.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'It is the most important state': Why South Australia could make or break the Yes campaignVoice supporters believe they need South Australia's backing to get the referendum over the line, but there's scepticism about the proposal among the state's Indigenous community.
Read more »
School teachers in South Australia set to strikePublic school teachers in South Australia will go on strike from Friday unless their demands are met. The walkout has been spurred by stalled negotiations between the state government and education union.
Read more »
Beach glows as bioluminescent algae show up in South AustraliaBioluminescent algae have lit up a beach in South Australia.
Read more »
White gunman who killed three black people inspired by mass shootingThe white gunman who gunned down three black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, before turning the weapon on himself appears to have been inspired by the fifth anniversary of a similar local mass shooting.
Read more »