Discover the incredible work being done at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in 2024! Gina Della Togna takes us inside “The Frog Ark,” where she is dedicated to saving frogs from extinction. The successful breeding of the variable harlequin frogs offers hope for other endangered species facing similar threats.

In a groundbreaking discovery, Della Togna reveals how a special blend of hormones can help frogs produce reproductive cells on demand. This breakthrough is a crucial step in the fight to save the declining frog population.

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