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53 Endangered Darwin’s Frogs Rescued from Deadly Fungus Arrive at London Zoo

53 Endangered Darwin’s Frogs Rescued from Deadly Fungus Arrive at London Zoo

by Responsible herpetoculture - Mar. 03, 2025
Darwin’s frog is threatened from deadly fungus

A global effort has been launched to save one of the world’s most iconic amphibians from extinction, resulting in 53 tiny Darwin’s frogs rescued from deadly fungus, being flown from Southern Chile to London Zoo. The arriving kicks start a vital breeding and research programme to save the species.

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