Hybrid Salamanders Blurring the Lines Between Species
Kiley Briggs
Blue-spotted and Jefferson Salamanders cannot breed with each other; they are distinct species. However, there is group of hybrids that can breed with either of the pure species.
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Northern Map Turtles
Northern Map Turtles have tan or grayish shells, yellow markings on their skin, and intricate markings on their shell resembling lines on a topographic map, giving the species its name.
Animating Landscape-level Movements by Wood Turtles
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 Frenzies and Misadventures in Mate Selection
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.
How the Loss of American Chestnuts Impacts Timber Rattlesnakes Today
Analysis on how the loss of American chestnuts impacts Timber Rattlesnakes today.
When Reptiles and Amphibians Roam in Snowy Conditions
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.
In the Company of Reptilian Minds
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.
Vanishing in the Background: The Unseen Decline of Reptiles and Amphibians
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.