"This particular species, Panama's national animal, is highly endangered. We think they are probably extinct in the wild. So these are probably some of the last animals of the species left in the world," Gratwicke said.
Today more than 2,000 Panamanian golden frogs have been reproduced in captivity across the US.
Why are frogs so important? Gratwicke says frogs are in the middle of the food chain: they eat insects and they are food for many larger animals.
For humans, scientists believe frog skin contains chemicals that can lead to medical breakthroughs.
So far, the campaign to rescue frogs has established safety for four species in Panama. The team hopes to find a cure for the deadly fungus and one day release the healthy frogs back into the rain forest.
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