Panamanian Golden Frog, <i>Atelopus zeteki</i> (IMAGE)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Panamanian Golden Frog, <i>Atelopus zeteki</i>

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Panama's iconic golden frog is nearly extinct. It has disappeared from the wild and is only found in captivity. It is the only species known to produce zetekitoxins. This is the flagship species of the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation project, a consortium of zoos and research institutions led by the Smithsonian.

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Brian Gratwicke

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