How The Last Two Montserrat ‘Mountain Chicken’ Frogs Could Save Their Species

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This particular male, calling on a rock, may be the last hope for his species. Photo Sarah-Louise Adams, Durrell, Author provided

The “mountain chicken” frogs on the Caribbean island of Montserrat are in a perilous and seemingly irredeemable situation. It’s worth questioning whether attempted recovery is even worth the effort. After all, this species, one of the world’s largest frogs, will have to recover from just two individuals.