NJ Audubon: Spring Amphibian Migration 2010


Video credit: njaudubon.org


Amphibians often play important and keystone roles in the natural world as indicators of functioning healthy ecosystems and as part of the predator - prey relationship. Like birds, they often signify a "canary in the coal mine" because widespread declines may indicate far reaching problems in the ecosystem. Herpetologists around the world have initiated research and conservation efforts to identify problems associated with these declines and come up with solutions to counteract them.
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Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 3/24/2010 10:00 AM
Categories: Amphibians
Tags: blue spotted salamander spring peeper wood frog amphibians spotted salamander
 

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  • 7/6/2011 8:12 AM kelly wrote:
    That was col to watch, You guys do an awesome job . Thanks for helping to save these beautiful creatures
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