One of the UK's rarest frogs, which has its home in Thetford Forest, is to be given legal protection to aid its survival.
The pool frog, which has a distinctive mating call, became extinct in the UK in the 1990s after its populations declined to just one site.
The pool frog was reintroduced to a secret site in Thetford Forest three years ago and from October 1 this year, the species will be legally protected from being killed, taken, injured, disturbed, owned or sold, or having their resting or breeding places destroyed under habitats regulations.
Joan Ruddock, Minister for Wildlife, who announced the news on Monday, said: "The UK's native species need our support and I hope today's announcement will help give the pool frog a secure future."
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