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The Corroboree frog, world's rarest frog

Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by vogelcommando, 9 Mar 2015.

  1. vogelcommando

    vogelcommando Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    vogelcommando, 9 Mar 2015
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    TeaLovingDave Moderator Staff Member 10+ year member

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    I suspect that no one would dispute the Rabbs' Fringe-limbed Treefrog (Ecnomiohyla rabborum) is actually the world's rarest - though the Corroboree may be one of the rarest in the wild.
     
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  3. Hix

    Hix Wildlife Enthusiast and Lover of Islands 15+ year member Premium Member

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    A mate of mine from Taronga Zoo has been involved in the captive rearing and release of hundreds of frogs and spawn into the wild, and reported just a couple for days ago they have found spawning in the wild from eggs they released three years ago.

    A real positive leap ahead.

    :p

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