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Decades ago, this frog species vanished from Yosemite. Now, 10,000 have been released back into the wild

A forested valley framed by steep granite cliffs and mountains under clear blue sky. Tall coniferous trees cover the valley floor and lower slopes, with bare rock faces visible on the upper peaks.
After 10 years of coordinated conservation work, the amphibian is back to its natural habitat.
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Decades ago, this species vanished from Yosemite. Now, 10,000 of them are back

After 10 years of coordinated conservation work, the amphibian is back to its natural habitat.
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