National Mountain Chicken Frog Day!

Happy National Mountain Chicken Frog Day!

Today, we celebrate the Mountain Chicken Frog, a unique and critically endangered species. They were initially found across seven of the Caribbean islands and now can only be seen on Dominica and Montserrat. 

Sadly, they got their name "mountain chicken" because they are said to taste like chicken. They also face severe threats from habitat loss, overhunting, and a deadly chytrid fungus.

Despite these challenges, conservation efforts are ongoing. The Mountain Chicken Frog Recovery Programme, a global collaboration, is working tirelessly to save this species through captive breeding, habitat management, and innovative research. Dominica has also banned hunting and established a captive breeding facility to support these efforts.

Let’s give a big thank you to @officialzsl ZSL. The Zoological Society of London plays a significant role in conserving the Mountain Chicken Frog. They have helped establish a conservation breeding facility in Dominica and provided in-country training in Mountain Chicken husbandry, field surveys, and laboratory techniques.