Animals that should be more "high profile"

CZJimmy said:
I've found the article (Z Magazine Autumn 2006 Issue 27). It just states the issues that amphibians are dealing with (chytridiomycosis - a fungal disease, and other problems) and that it is important for zoos to build Assurance Populations which will keep species alive until methods are found to prevent chytridiomycosis. Chester has been constructing Amphibian Arks and are gradually building the collection.

London's amphibian house will be called "Frog World", I believe.
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Great thanks for that... To google...
 
Just in time for 2008's "Year of the Frog".
 
CZJimmy said:
No, I don't sorry.Regarding London's frog house, i've heard it mentioned on these boards previously.

I had read an article a couple of months ago which stated that zoos hould develop their own 'Amphibian Arks' in order to conserve the amphibians which are endangered. It was in chester's zoo magazine which may indicate they are planning one (maybe off-show) but there are other members on here who may be able to provide more accurate information.

I'll try and dig out the article.
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I guess Chester didn't coin the phrase:

WAZA - World Association of Zoos and Aquariums - Conservation

Amphibian Ark
 
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