“Olaf” (pictured) is the first amphibian born via IVF. Previously thought to be extinct, 300+ members of this critically endangered species, the Puerto Rican Crested Toad, were born from sperm previously frozen – hence named after the Disney character – in order to save the species from extinction.

Bark at em like a dog…get toad sperm. Huh.

Scientists were like, lol he came from frozen sperm let’s call him Olaf

That’s amazing! Hope this will bring the numbers back up, for future generations so they to can enjoy seeing this species

Let him grow, let him grow

Didnt knowolaf from Frozen was made of sperm. Thanks for the info

This reminds me, whatever happened to the notion of bringing Wooly Mammoths back through cloning or whatever it was they were doing?

Wow, that’s amazing

How do they collect toad sperm?

Absolutely no one:

Scientists: we brought back tiny frogs that ejaculate when scared!

“Kill me or release me naked ape, but do not waste my time …”

Hypnotoad says: “You will save my species.”

Very confusing. Sounds positive on the other hand 🖐👍

Let’s hope we can save that species and many more!

Having grown up hearing about these “sapos conchos”, I’m super glad about this initiative, though I can’t help but wish we could also do this research locally. Either way, I’m excited to see if this can hopefully boost these little guys’ population. Great going!

Now do dinosaurs

Olaf is pleased to be alive.

Sooo… this is Jurassic park?

The implication that Olaf in the movies it’s just a snowman of frozen sperm is too much for me right now

Thak you Dr.Finkelstein for you hard work!

Count Olaf: “Genius ideas are simple, like the wheel or in vitro fertilization”.

Anyone ever wonder “maybe there’s a reason this species is almost extinct?” And if we’re messing up something by boosting numbers ?