Elusive amphibians: discovering Mexico’s smallest frogs
Elusive amphibians: discovering Mexico’s smallest frogs
Six new species of frog, each smaller than a 1p coin, have recently been found in Mexico. Their tiny size and elusive lifestyle had kept them hidden from scientists - until now...
These little amphibians have been discovered thanks to recent research from the University of Cambridge. Not only are they the smallest frogs in Mexico, but they are also among the smallest vertebrates in the world. The new species were revealed through a painstaking investigation involving international collaboration, expeditions through the forests of Mexico, delves into obscure archives, and detailed genetic and morphological analyses.
In this talk, Cambridge Zoologist and Chester Zoo Conservation Scholar Tom Jameson discusses the journey to unearth Mexico’s smallest frogs. Book now to learn more about how and why these fascinating creatures are so small, and the conservation actions that can be taken to protect these tiny frogs.
Speakers
Tom Jameson ( Sidney Sussex 2014)
Tom Jameson is a PhD candidate in Zoology at the University of Cambridge and University Museum of Zoology, and a Chester Zoo Conservation Scholar. He read Natural Sciences as an undergraduate in Cambridge, staying to undertake his MPhil in collaboration with the Natural History Museum in London.
Prior to his PhD, Tom worked in the conservation sector with reintroduction and captive breeding programs across Central America, the Caribbean, and Madagascar. Tom’s doctoral research focuses on reptile and amphibian conservation, ecology, and conservation paleobiology.
