Released 06/11/2019
Six-hundred Northern Corroboree Frogs have been released at Namadgi National Park to boost numbers of the critically endangered native species in the wild.
The captive-bred frogs have been released into alpine breeding sites to help the species develop natural disease resistance to Amphibian Chytrid Fungus, which is the main cause of declining population numbers.
This builds on the successful release of more than 1000 eggs into key monitoring sites earlier in the year.
In 2003, the ACT Government successfully established a captive-bred colony at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and this release of juvenile Northern Corroboree frogs is the latest step in our action plan to protect the species.
Northern Corroboree Frogs are native to high country wetland environments that contain sphagnum moss. Their fragile ecosystems are susceptible to the effects of climate change and hard-hooved pest animals.
While wild population numbers of the frogs remain low, results of the program have been encouraging.
A previous release from Tidbinbilla’s Northern Corroboree Frog captive breeding program has resulted in several frogs reaching breeding age and at least one pair successfully breeding.
Photos of the frog release are available at: www.dropbox.com/sh/jaqjmwg74wwqy19/AABqfowdsQC1p06PqiU2eiLsa
For more information on Tidbinbilla’s Threatened Species Programs, visit: www.environment.act.gov.au
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Mick Gentleman, MLA | Media Releases