Puerto Rican Rapper Bad Bunny Champions Endangered Toad

Puerto Rican rapper champions endangered toad, gives zoo's conservation efforts a boost

A chatty animated amphibian starring in videos for Bad Bunny's recent album has launched the Puerto Rican crested toad—an endangered species native to the island—into newfound fame, following years of quiet, collaborative conservation efforts involving Chicago's Brookfield Zoo.

Puerto Rican Coquí Frogs Are Loud. Islanders Want to Keep It That Way.

For many Puerto Ricans, the nightly chirping of “coh-KEE” — the sound of a tiny frog known as the coquí — is like a national lullaby.

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny champions endangered toad_ gives Brookfield Zoo’s conservation efforts a boost

A chatty animated amphibian starring in videos for Bad Bunny’s recent album has launched the Puerto Rican crested toad — an endangered species native to the island — into newfound fame, following years of quiet, collaborative conservation efforts involving Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo. “They’re kind of famous now,” said Mike Masellis, Brookfield Zoo’s lead animal care specialist for aquatics. While getting his oil changed at an auto shop recently, h…

Rapper Bad Bunny champions endangered toad, boosts Brookfield Zoo’s conservation efforts

BROOKFIELD — A chatty animated amphibian starring in videos for Bad Bunny’s recent album has launched the Puerto Rican crested toad — an endangered species native to the island — into newfound fame, following years of quiet, collaborative conservation efforts…

Bad Bunny video featuring Puerto Rican toad helps Brookfield Zoo Chicago's conservation efforts

A recent video from Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny for his latest album features an amphibian which was once thought to be extinct. For years, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has been providing crucial support in saving the toad from extinction.

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny champions endangered toad

A chatty animated amphibian starring in videos for Bad Bunny’s recent album has launched the Puerto Rican crested toad — an endangered species native to the island — into newfound fame, following years of quiet, collaborative conservation efforts involving Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo. “They’re kind of famous now,” said Mike Masellis, Brookfield Zoo’s lead animal care specialist for aquatics. While getting his oil changed at an auto shop recently, h…