Tiny critically endangered puddle frogs born at London Zoo
Summary
Fifteen critically endangered Afia Birago's puddle frogs were born at London Zoo, marking the first time this species has been bred in captivity. The frogs come from Ghana's Atewa Hills Forest Reserve, where their wild habitat is threatened by mining, and the breeding program aims to help conserve the species.Key Facts
- The Afia Birago's puddle frog lives in only two small pools in Ghana's Atewa Hills Forest Reserve.
- Mining activities threaten these habitats.
- Twenty adult frogs were brought to London Zoo in September 2025 to learn how to care for and breed them.
- The newly born froglets are about 5 millimeters long, the size of a pencil tip.
- This species was first discovered by scientists in 2018 and weighs less than 1.75 grams when fully grown.
- London Zoo staff developed new breeding methods and are sharing this knowledge with conservationists in Ghana.
- The goal is to increase the frog population in the wild through conservation efforts in Ghana.
- The frog is named after Ghanaian conservationist Caleb Ofori-Boateng’s mother, Afia Birago.
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