Gina Della Togna shares the challenges and triumphs of her work in “The Frog Ark,” a facility dedicated to saving frogs from the brink of extinction. The successful breeding of the variable harlequin frogs gives hope for other endangered species facing similar threats.
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Della Togna shared her groundbreaking discovery of how a special blend of hormones can help frogs produce reproductive cells at a moment’s notice. This breakthrough is a crucial step in the efforts to save the declining frog population.
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