The recent spotting of a rare species of frog breeding in New Zealand may lead to a better future for the endangered amphibian.

Scientists in New Zealand have discovered a rare, endangered frog breeding in the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, near the capital of Wellington.

By MCCARTHY, Phil SIX takahe were transferred from the Burwood captive rearing centre near Te Anau and offshore islands to new locations last week as recovery efforts focus on reducing inbreeding in the endangered species.