The tiny frog that could: How Arizona is pulling a threatened species back from the edge

By: Jerod MacDonald-Evoy

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 1,283

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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At first glance, you’d think a meteor had impacted the dusty volcanic terrain in the White Mountains of northeastern Arizona. But the big hole in the ground serves an critical purpose: It’s a future pond for a threatened species of frog native to the southwest that the Arizona Game and Fish Department and a non-profit organization are aiming to help thrive.

The Chiricahua leopard frog can be found in Arizona, New Mexico and parts …

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