Young Upo Toad 'Iso' Success, Celebration Held in Mogok Village, Changnyeong-gun

Two wild-hatched baby Upo Ttaogi in the Mogok-ri area of Ibang-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongnam, successfully fledged on the 24th and 25th, respectively.

Successful Release of Young Upo Ttaogi in Changnyeong County.
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The two Upo Ttaogi that successfully fledged were wild-hatched on April 11 and 13, respectively, and were confirmed to be living with their parent Ttaogi in the Mogok Village area.

In particular, the welcome news of the Upo Ttaogi fledging encouraged residents to actively participate in Ttaogi observation and protection. They also held a small feast sharing food such as rice cakes and watermelon, celebrating the joy together with those involved in the Upo Ttaogi restoration project.

Successful Release of Young Upo Ttaogi in Changnyeong County.
[Image provided by Changnyeong County]

A county official said, “We are grateful for the voluntary efforts of the elders of Mogok Village to observe and protect the Ttaogi,” adding, “The county will do its best to ensure that the Ttaogi can settle well in the wild.”

Mogok Village, the breeding site of the Ttaogi, is adjacent to Upo Wetland, the largest wetland in Korea. The first attempt to breed Ttaogi was made in 2020, and breeding was successful in 2021. Therefore, with 2 fledglings in 2021, 1 in 2022, and 2 in 2023 successfully fledging each year, there are high expectations for wild breeding.

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