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The Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki), also known as Cerro Campana stubfoot toad and other names, [a] is a species of toad endemic to Panama. [5] Panamanian golden frogs inhabit the streams along the mountainous slopes of the Cordilleran cloud forests of west-central Panama. [6]
A Panamanian golden frog in its habitat at the Buffalo Zoo. One of the Buffalo Zoo's princess parrots. Northern river otter playing in the snow at the Buffalo Zoo.
Atelopus is a large genus of Bufonidae, commonly known as harlequin frogs or toads, from Central and South America, ranging as far north as Costa Rica and as far south as Bolivia. Atelopus species are small, generally brightly colored, and diurnal .
Panamanian golden frog, critically endangered. Because of its elevation (600 m), the area is cooler than the Panamanian lowlands. [3] Natural attractions near El Valle include the Chorro El Macho waterfall, Las Mozas waterfall, the "square" trees behind Hotel Campestre, and a group of small thermal pools (which consist of three cement pools of mineralized water that varies in color depending ...
The biggest threat is habitat loss, unsustainable fishing practices and hunting. ... Chiricahua leopard frogs, Puerto Rican crested toads and Panamanian golden frogs. “Some of it is captive ...
The Louisville Zoo currently houses a group of critically endangered Panamanian golden frogs. The zoo is working to preserve this species of frog from extinction. Their numbers have declined in the wild partly due to the chytrid fungus and habitat destruction.
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The Reptile and Amphibian House: features many species of amphibians and reptiles, including giant tortoises, crocodilians, endangered amphibians like the Panamanian golden frog, and the venomous king cobra. It also features an outdoor yard for the Aldabra and Galápagos tortoises from April through October.