53 Endangered Darwin’s Frogs Rescued to Thrive in London
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📰 The quick summary: 86 endangered Darwin’s frogs now thrive in London Zoo’s specialized facility, protecting them from a deadly fungus while enabling future species recovery.
📈 One key stat: The deadly chytrid fungus caused a 90% population decline in Darwin’s frogs in just one year at Chile’s Tantauco Park, highlighting the urgent need for this rescue mission.
💬 One key quote: “Successfully establishing a healthy population will facilitate the future recovery of this frog, and at the same time, provide us with an opportunity to learn more about the biology of this species and how to combat the devastating chytridiomycosis,” said Benjamin Tapley, London Zoo’s curator of amphibians and reptiles.
1️⃣ The big picture: A crucial rescue mission has brought endangered Darwin’s frogs from Chile to London Zoo to protect them from a devastating fungal disease. The chytrid fungus, which kills frogs by disrupting their ability to breathe through their skin, has affected over 500 amphibian species worldwide. In October 2024, conservationists rescued 53 frogs from Chile’s Tantauco Park, with 11 males carrying fertilized eggs that later produced 33 froglets. The population continues growing in a specialized biosecure facility, representing hope for this unique species where males carry offspring in their vocal sacs.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: The rescued frogs are thriving in their new home, with successful breeding already occurring under careful monitoring. Their survival ensures the species has a chance to recover once solutions to combat the fungal threat are developed. The project demonstrates effective international collaboration in wildlife conservation. Multiple breeding populations in different locations increase the chances of long-term species survival while allowing scientists to study and better understand these remarkable amphibians.
3️⃣ What’s next: Scientists will continue monitoring and breeding the frogs in their specialized facility while maintaining strict biosecurity measures. Research partners in Chile are working to understand disease dynamics and implement mitigation strategies in the wild. ZSL continues studying how the fungal disease spreads and affects different species, aiming to develop better conservation solutions.
Read the full story here: Mongabay – Endangered Chilean frogs thrive in London while waiting out deadly fungus
