Critically endangered northern corroboree frogs spotted in Namadgi National Park for the first time in five years

For the first time in five years, northern corroboree frogs have been spotted in Namadgi National Park by ACT government ecologists.

This year, 16 male frogs were identified at the Ginini Flats Wetlands site and a further 21 frogs were counted at a lower elevation site in the park. deadly fungus affects the frogs' skin and stops them from being able to take in water and important salts Ms Vassarotti said this was an "exciting" development but acknowledged there was more work to be done through the breeding program."Way too often, climate change and human impact on the environment has resulted in us losing unique species permanently as they become extinct."The identification of new northern corroboree frogs across a range of sites restores my confidence that we can save this incredible frog that is so unique to our region.

Canberra Local News Local ACT Environment Minister Rebecca Vassarotti Namadgi National Park Corroboree Frogs Endangered Species Breeding Programs

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