Critically Endangered Frogs Bred for First Time at London Zoo
BBC News reports that fifteen critically endangered frogs have hatched at London Zoo, marking the first time the species has been bred in captivity.
The Afia Birago's puddle frog, native to Ghana's Atewa Hills Forest Reserve, is under threat from mining activities, with their existence limited to just two pools.
Twenty adults were brought to London Zoo in September 2025 for experts to learn their care and breeding techniques, which will be shared with conservationists in Ghana to build a population for eventual release into the wild.
These tiny frogs, measuring about 5mm long, are a testament to the dedication of the zoological society and the hope they bring to preserving this endangered species.
“They may be tiny enough to sit on your fingertip, but their arrival represents a huge step forward for an amphibian facing an uncertain future.” - Ben Tapley, curator of reptiles and amphibians at ZSL.
This achievement follows the successful breeding of the Atewa slippery frog last November, another critically endangered species from the same forest.