Frankie

Frankie was bought as a pet and then was rehomed when the family realised his lifespan and species

He is an ambassador for the wildlife trade and how chytrid fungus is affecting amphibian species worldwide.

African Bullfrog

Pyxicephalus adspersus

Species

Conservation Status


Sub-Saharan Africa (dry savanna, freshwater lakes, marshes, etc.)

Native To


Species Lifespan


Wild: 20 years

Captivity: 35 years

Date of Birth 3/3/24

Sex Male