Fota-bred endangered natterjack toadlets released into the wild in Kerry

500 toadlets were released into the wild in Co Kerry. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan /OSM 

For the first time in Ireland, hundreds of captive-bred natterjack toadlets have been released into the wild in Castlegregory, Co Kerry, with the help of locals.

The species became endangered in the early 20th century due to land reclamation and changes to agricultural practices in the coastal areas of Castlemaine Harbour and Castlegregory.