Karen Lips

When Frogs Die Off, Snake Diversity Plummets

When Frogs Die Off, Snake Diversity Plummets
University of Maryland biologist Karen Lips helps find a significant drop in snake diversity following amphibian declines from chytrid fungus.
Fungal Disease Threatens Hundreds of Amphibian Species Worldwide

Fungal Disease Threatens Hundreds of Amphibian Species Worldwide
Global-scale analysis of losses due to chytrid fungus paints a grim picture: 500 species declines, 90 of which have already been lost.
Tropical Frogs Found to Coexist with Deadly Fungus

Tropical Frogs Found to Coexist with Deadly Fungus
UMD-led research team observes frog populations persisting in Panamanian forest, a decade after decimation by chytrid fungus.
Two UMD Professors Named 2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellows

Two UMD Professors Named 2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellows
Karen Lips and Sumant Nigam will each spend a year at the State Department or USAID.