Frog lovers (and anyone else who values the planet’s biodiversity) worldwide, rejoice! Last week the National Assembly of Panama passed a law that honors the significance of one of the most striking amphibian species, the Panamanian golden frog. The National Assembly declared August 14, today, National Golden Frog Day and we’re celebrating that important decision, both in the frogs’ native country and abroad.
In addition to declaring August 14 National Golden Frog Day, the National Assembly passed a law on August 3 that makes the Panamanian golden frog one of Panama’s official cultural and ecological symbols.
Read the entire story on the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation site!
Be sure to read the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo FROG BLOG to stay up-to-date on all frog news and our expeditions to Panama.
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