Reptiles and Amphibians of California's Journal

Journal archives for August 2019

August 20, 2019

Meet the 'rock star' frog breeder vying to save Southern California's rarest amphibian.

By 2002, when the species was listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, fewer than 100 adults remained in the region. The situation demanded an emergency intervention, and Recchio is one expert who answered the call.

https://phys.org/news/2019-08-star-frog-breeder-vying-southern.amp

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August 23, 2019

Nature News: Lounging With Lizards.

There are many different types of reptiles living in the warm climate of Southern California, but some of the most common are the lizards that share our area, such as the Western fence lizard.

http://ramonajournal.com/nature-news-lounging-with-lizards-p10187-88.htm

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August 28, 2019

A Battle To Protect The Environment When Housing Is In High Demand.

“Salamanders are helpful because they prey on these wide variety of insects and to help minimize crop damages and damages to other things,” says Grefsrud. “They keep the ecosystem in balance, along with all the other species that are in there.”

https://www.kalw.org/post/battle-protect-environment-when-housing-high-demand#stream/0

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