An endangered frog nursery in LA cares for hundreds of tadpoles until they're ready for the wild

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles is operating a nursery dedicated to the conservation of endangered frogs. The facility provides a controlled environment for hundreds of tadpoles to undergo their metamorphosis into juvenile frogs, protecting them from the natural threats of predation that typically occur in the wild during this developmental stage.

This initiative addresses the biological challenges of the transition from aquatic to terrestrial life, where tadpoles must develop lungs, grow legs, and absorb their tails. By nurturing the frogs until they reach a more resilient juvenile stage, the program aims to improve the survival rates of the endangered species before they are released into their natural habitats.