Scientists recently began releasing a rare, “imperiled” animal species back into the wild after breeding these animals in captivity. Thanks to their efforts, humans have observed Panamanian golden frogs (Atelopus zeteki) in the wild for the first time since 2009.
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In an Instagram post, the Smithsonian explains how chytridiomycosis, an amphibian fungal disease, threatened to wipe Panamanian golden frogs out, but scientists stepped in to prevent extinction. Thanks to rewilding efforts, these frogs might make an important comeback.
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