Did you know the male Mountain Chickens lets out a ‘trilling bark’ which originate from their vocal sac located at the bottom of their mouth? To read more visit our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

Would you like to get rid of any cardboard egg boxes you may have? These materials are gathered by the MCRP team and is reused at our Live Feed Breeding Facility. Find out more on our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

During the months of May and June, the team visits 15 historical transects here on island where the Mountain Chicken once resided in the wild.  Find out more on our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

“Excuse me… this nestbox is occupied!” Greeting us with a friendly smile we found this mountain Chicken house sitter tucked perfectly inside the tube of their nestbox living rent free. Find out more on our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

Did you know that Male Mountain Chickens engage in fighting behavior? This is to establish dominance, territories and to secure terrestrial nesting burrows, which they defend against other males. Find out more on our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

While male mountain chickens are known to be dominant during the breeding season, engaging in aggressive interactions to secure nesting burrows, female mountain chickens also exhibit dominant behavior. Find out more on our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

Here are a few images of one of our insects at the MCRP live breeding facility. To replenish the mountain chickens, we breed a variety of invertebrates at the insect facility, including the tropical house crickets. Find out more on our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

As a normal part of their lifecycle, like many other amphibians, mountain chickens shed their skin periodically to allow for new growth, repair, get rid of parasites and dead cells. Find out more on our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

🐸All hail king Joka!!👑 This is not just any frog, holding his ground 614 aka Joka is not here to play games. During breeding seasons, male mountain chickens like Joka are known to be fiercely territorial. Find out more on our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

The Mountain Chicken reaches sexual maturity around 3 years of age and has a lifespan of approximately 12 years, though some individuals may live longer in captivity. Find out more on our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

Just your friendly neighbourhood mountain chicken frog, peeking out from the safety of its hide to make sure the coast is clear! Since the mountain chickens are masters of camouflage, they blend perfectly into leaves. Find out more on our FB Page: Facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

Big leap for conservation! 🐸✈️ Mountain chickens from 🇸🇪 have arrived in 🇲🇸 for a new breeding programme. Together, we’re working to secure a future for this incredible species! 🌱💚 #Montserrat #Conservation #MountainChicken Read more: facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

The Mountain Chicken Recovery Programme was thrilled to welcome partners from Nordens Ark, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust & Dominica Forestry to Montserrat for vital facility upgrades 🐸💚 Together, we’re safeguarding the critically endangered mountain chicken frog! #MCRP #Conservation

Our semi-wild safe haven just got a major boost 🐸💚 With new clay-lined nest boxes + built-in cameras, we can monitor Mountain Chicken frogs with less disturbance and share the footage with YOU! 📹✨ Read More: facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean #SaveTheFrogs #Conservation

Our Mountain Chickens 🐸 are back in their semi-wild enclosure after 2 weeks of quarantine! Hearing them call already is a great sign of adjustment. 🌿 Read More: facebook.com/ReWildCaribbea… #MCRP #ConservationInAction #SavingSpecies

The MCRP team is currently seeking cardboard egg boxes & cardboard for the Live Feed Breeding Insect Facility. These recycled materials are vital for creating space and enrichment. #InsectCare #Conservation #InsectFacility Read More: facebook.com/ReWildCaribbea…

I spy with my Mountain Chicken eyes, somewhere underneath these leaves hide a mountain chicken in disguise. 🐸👀 #HideandSeek #Camouflage #LeptodactylusFallax #ConservtionInAction Read More: facebook.com/ReWildCaribbea…

We’ve welcomed 4 juveniles from Nordens Ark! To keep them safe from predators & easy to monitor, the team built a fully enclosed mini enclosure within our 25×25m habitat. Read more: facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean #MCRP #Montserrat #Conservation #NordensArk #WildlifeProtection

On November 2nd, our Coordinator delivered an engaging presentation to Monty’s Ambassadors, the Montserrat National Trust’s youth group, highlighting the vital work being carried out through the project. #NatureConnect #EnvironmentalEducation Read more: facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean

Did you locate the hidden mountain chicken in our previous post? If you did, well done!! This Mountain Chicken was well hidden with only one eye peeking out of the leaves. #ConservationProject #DryLeaves #Environment #ConservationOptimism Read more: facebook.com/ReWildCaribbean