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BOOROOLONG FROG SPECIES SAVED BY TARONGA ZOO PROGRAM

An endangered species of frog has been given a new lease on life after it was almost wiped out by bushfires.

The Booroolong frog, native to the Northern Tablelands, has a new home at Taronga Zoo.

The zoo has started a captive breeding program to ensure their numbers don’t decrease.

So far, 58 frogs are thriving in their new home.

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Jessica Worboys

Jessica Worboys is a reporter for NBN News in Newcastle. She has previously worked for 9News Gold Coast, and NBN News in Tamworth. Jessica is a University of Newcastle graduate.

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