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AMPHIBIAN RESEARCH CENTRE

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by Coquinguy, 25 May 2007.

  1. Coquinguy

    Coquinguy Well-Known Member

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    check out the ARC home page for some great pictures of the corroboree frog exhibit at taronga and similar conservation breeding facilities across the country.
    what a great idea, id love one in my backyard. would beat zoopro's two full rainwater tanks any day ;)
     
  2. Nigel

    Nigel Well-Known Member

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    Auckland Zoo has had a small frog research centre as well .
    They study ( I think ) Archies and hoeschetters (spelling unsure ) species

    This is part of their conservation research strategy

    the centre is near the hippo pool , but is only open to scientists and zoologists