Dublin Zoo has introduced contingency plans for animal escapes in adverse weather conditions after three monkeys broke out of their enclosure when a roof was damaged during Storm Ophelia.

A frog that doesn’t croak; another which changes colour; and a giant tadpole are just some of the species dodging extinction thanks to Fota Wildlife Park.

A frog with no croak and the world’s biggest lizard are among the top 10 reptiles and amphibians avoiding extinction with the help of zoos, a report has said.

Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork has confirmed it is playing a crucial role in preventing the extinction of one of the world’s most endangered animals.