Toad breeding success at Manchester Museum is world first
One of world's rarest toads bred in captivity for first time in Manchester
Panama Wildlife Conservation Charity
The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside its native Panama. The three-year project has been a collaboration between Panama Wildlife Charity PWCC, Manchester Museum, and the Faculty of Medicine, Biology and Health at the University of Manchester in the UK. This breeding programme could provide a safety net for the toads, which are in danger of extinction, as they could be bred in captivity and reintroduced into the wild. Continued reading