A wildlife conservation trust working to save a native frog species says it is “incredibly proud” after winning an award for the work.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust has been safeguarding Jersey’s agile frog – the island’s only native species of the animal – since 2001, following a steady population decline.
It has helped thousands of froglets back into the wild through its Agile Frog Recovery Programme, which has been recognised as the Best Conservation Project Award at the Conservation Awards.
Ciaran Westgate, curator of herpetology at the trust, said he is “super proud” of his team, with prize money from the win to help boost research and efforts around the species.