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Variation across North America: The Racers
Last week I posted pictures showing the differences in color pattern between Ringneck Snakes from New York vs. California. There are a number of other North American reptiles and amphibians that also show wonderful variation in color pattern, shape and … Continue reading
Posted in Natural History, Photography, Uncategorized
Tagged California, Michigan, Racer, Snake, Variability
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Toad Tuesday 5: Western Toad with Lake Berryessa in background.
A western toad (Bufo boreas), pictured with Lake Berryessa in the background. Photo taken at UC Quail Ridge Reserve.
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Tagged California, Toad Tuesday
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Pacific Chorus Frogs in Eagle Nests
Citizen-scientists use remote cameras to watch pacific chorus frogs in eagle nests. You can watch too! Continue reading
Posted in Academic, Citizen Science, Natural History
Tagged California, citizen science, Frog, methods, Natural History, pacific chorus frog
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Revisiting the most widely heard amphibian voice
In 1951, George S. Myers, an ichthyologist and curator at the Standford University Natural History Museum, published a paper in Copeia titled “The most widely heard amphibian voice.” He described how the calls of pacific chorus frogs appeared in movies … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Frog, Natural History, pacific chorus frog
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The good and the bad of being big
The breeding season is a time of hope and fear for the frogs. Hope that they’ll find a mate, and fear that a predator will find them. Continue reading
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Tagged California, Frog, giant water bug, Invertebrate, Mating, pacific chorus frog, Predation, Science
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