How do you tell male and female frogs apart? Moving endangered frogs is not an easy process, but we were happy to take them in at the Zoo. Due to limited space and capacity, these frogs needed a new home. Since the early 2000s, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens has been a pioneer in saving and rescuing some of Panama’s most endangered frogs. They are “founders,” which means they came from the wild.
Our parent frogs came to us from the latter in May 2018. That includes us - the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., our partners at the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project (located just outside Panama City, Panama) and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens in Georgia. During your next visit to the Reptile Discovery Center, be sure to stop by the lemur frog terrarium and take a close look under the leaves - they’ll be hiding there! Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Why is the Zoo breeding them?ĭue to their critically endangered status, scientists have identified lemur leaf frogs as a priority species for institutions with conservation programs. Their dorsal coloring, a vibrant green, blends in perfectly, camouflaging them while they sleep. When the sun comes up, they tuck themselves onto the underside of leaves. Instead, they have very long, thin legs which they use for climbing and walking. Unlike other tree frogs, they do not jump to get from place to place, unless there is a predator and they need to dash away. Their large eyes have vertical pupils, enabling them to see well in the dark. Lemur leaf frogs are nocturnal (they’re awake and active at night), so they have some amazing adaptations that set them apart from other frogs.
SAVE THE FROGS ART CONTEST 2020 CRACKED
Get the scoop on how they cracked the code on breeding this species from assistant curator Matt Evans. The good news? Reptile Discovery Center keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are working to save them from extinction. Meet the lemur leaf frog! These attractive amphibians - best known for their big, beautiful eyes - are critically endangered. Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
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