California red-legged frog marks comeback in Yosemite

Conservationists released the 10,000th California red-legged frog into Yosemite National Park, marking a major milestone in a decade-long recovery effort. - The species had vanished from Yosemite for decades due to invasive American bullfrogs and elevated raccoon populations.

- A multiagency partnership raises frogs from wild-collected eggs in a controlled environment before releasing them into the park. - The frog population is now successfully breeding and has established a foothold in Yosemite Valley.

- The 10,000th frog, named "Twain," was released on May 7, 2026. The recovery effort highlights the importance of habitat restoration and invasive species removal.