Winter 2007 - The Wild Times

Oregon Spotted Frogs are quite possibly the most critically endangered amphibian in Canada and were once abundant in the Pacific Northwest and historically to the Northeast corner of California. Unfortunately, more than 90% have disappeared from it's former range.

In November 1999 these frogs became the first species to receive an emergency listing by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), which declared them to be "Endangered". The BC Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks recognized this emergency listing and created the Oregon Spotted Frog Recovery Team in early 2000. The Greater Vancouver Zoo has been actively involved in the recovery program since its inception 7 years ago and most recently built a new facility at the Zoo to assist with this program.

To view the complete Winter 2007 Wild Times eNewsletter, click on the attached pdf file.