Chilean Amphibians, Their Parasites And Other Symbiotes

Speaker: Julio San Martín Órdenes

Recorded during the SAVE THE FROGS! World Summit, April 6th, 2022

This presentation is about the state of Chilean amphibians and their parasitic and other symbiotic relationships; and the importance regarding the biodiversity conservation of both hosts and symbionts in the context of a One Health vision.

Alsodes nodosus - Popeye frog - Cachapoal Valley Chile
Photo of Popeye Frog (Alsodes nodosus) from Cachapoal Valley, Chile by SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger.

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About The Instructor

Julio San-Martín-Órdenes graduated in Veterinary Medicine, Master of Science with a focus on the management and conservation of natural resources. He studies parasitism in Chilean herpetofauna species, and issues related to wildlife conservation, with a special interest in environmental education related to amphibians and reptiles. Julio is also a writer and poet and writes about nature and animals.

Julio San Martin Chile Amphibians