Faces of the Forest Archives - Page 2 of 11

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Animating Landscape-level Movements by Wood Turtles

ByKiley Briggs
March 13, 2024

We attached GPS transmitters to 15 Wood Turtles as part of a project aimed at identifying opportunities to prevent them from crossing a busy highway. The solar powered GPS units allowed us to collect a lot of data from each turtle. See where they ventured to.

Frog breeding frenzy - an American Toad amplexing a Green Frog

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Frog Breeding Frenzies and Misadventures in Mate Selection

ByKiley Briggs
February 12, 2024

Terrestrial frogs breeding in wetlands for brief periods each year often err in mate selection. With limited time to find a mate, they seize any opportunity, grabbing almost anything that moves.

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How the Loss of American Chestnuts Impacts Timber Rattlesnakes Today

ByKiley Briggs
January 15, 2024

Analysis on how the loss of American chestnuts impacts Timber Rattlesnakes today.

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When Reptiles and Amphibians Roam in Snowy Conditions

ByKiley Briggs
December 8, 2023

On occasion, reptiles and amphibians do roam in snowy conditions. That is often a very bad sign for the animal in question, but not always.

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In the Company of Reptilian Minds

ByKiley Briggs
November 12, 2023

Reptiles are far more complex, aware, and intelligent animals than they are traditionally given credit for. In my career working with these remarkable animals, several experiences stand out that strengthened my appreciation for their complexity as observant, thinking beings.

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Vanishing in the Background: The Unseen Decline of Reptiles and Amphibians

ByKiley Briggs
October 13, 2023

While the 20th century saw the birth of the modern conservation movement and a handful of major success stories, less noticeable species continue to fade away in the background.

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Smooth Greensnakes and Their Fight for Survival

ByKiley Briggs
September 7, 2023

Smooth Greensnakes are masters of camouflage in their natural habitat, but their future is uncertain as they navigate a world of declining insects and habitat loss. Learn about these secretive animals, what they are up against, and what you can do to help the species and their habitat.

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How Male and Female Wood Turtles Use the Landscape Differently

ByKiley Briggs
August 8, 2023

Male and female Wood Turtles often use the same landscapes very differently. Like many wildlife species, females primarily search for the food needed to produce young, while males focus on finding females.