Impacts of Captive Overwintering Conditions on Physiology and Breeding Success of the Endangered Oregon Spotted Frog

Oregon spotted frog (OSF) is Canada’s most endangered amphibian. This frog inhabits the wetlands of Lower Fraser Valley in British Columbia, where it is estimated that only a few hundred breeding individuals are left in a widely distributed population. Since this frog is very endangered, a conservation program is in action to save this species from extinction. Part of the conservation program is to breed the frogs in captivity for future reintroductions. Unfortunately, the captive breeding program is facing some difficulties. The project’s main goal is to better understands OSF’s physiology and rearing conditions to help improve captive breeding for this species. The project’s outcome will benefit the organizations responsible for the recovery of this species, such as Wildlife Preservation Canada and Toronto Zoo, by improving their captive breeding methods.

Faculty Supervisor:

Vicki Marlatt;David Lesbarrères;Arne Mooers

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Partner:

Wildlife Preservation Canada;Toronto Zoo

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

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