The vivarium attached to Manchester University’s Museum is a world leader in the conservation of endangered frogs. Veterinary care of the collection is provided by Ken and Jen at Rose Cottage.
Some of the frogs are being bred to release back into their natural habitat in Costa Rica, where they are almost extinct. Jen, Ken and Norman were invited to the launch of “Learning with Lucy” by Manchester Museum’s Vivarium, in the role of the vivarium’s veterinary surgeons.
The event was attended by the Costa Rican Ambassador, His Excellency Enrique Castillo and his wife.
Deforestation is both removing the habitat and encouraging the growth of a deadly fungus called Chytrid, which is estimated to account for the loss of 30% of the world’s amphibian species in the near future.