Does it matter if the world doesn’t have frogs? Amphibian researcher Gina Della Togna talks with Jon Turteltaub, film director, about why we need to keep frogs from going extinct.
The Ark at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama houses hundreds of large, captive communities of frogs, some of which no longer exist in the wild. Here, scientists hope to bring these species back from the brink of extinction and solve the world’s worst wildlife pandemic: an amphibian-killing fungus known as chytrid. Learn more about the story in Wild Hope: The Frog Ark WILD HOPE is a new series of short films highlighting the intrepid changemakers who are working to restore and protect our planet. Each half-hour episode inspires audiences with stories of bold interventions, unexpected alliances, and nature’s resilience. Whether tapping oysters to clean New York City waters and prevent flooding, or growing coffee to save Mozambican rainforests, the series reveals how local action can spark powerful change—and provides a refreshing dose of hope in an increasingly cynical world. Watch WILD HOPE on public television and YouTube now. Sign up for inspiration in your inbox at www.wildhope.tv!
