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While observing a group of endangered Red-legged Frogs, we found this non-native Fire-bellied Toad. I also recognized the croak of a second frog further down the creek, since I have kept this species as pets for many years. Coincidentally, a herpetologist doing contract work for GGNRA was nearby and had the equipment to capture the frog.

Eastern newt eft found under log near our private pond. This would be the third eft form I've found in this general vicinity. It is without a doubt that a breeding population of Notophthalumus (exotic) are established here in Whatcom county Washington.

Dendropsophus pelidna

2600m

Proyecto Anfibios del Tamá

Conservation Assessment of Amphibians in Tama Bi-National Park, Colombia-Venezuela

http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/ViewProject.asp?ProjectID=0621310

A green chiton attached to a half crab. We observed this alien looking commensal beast while undertaking an intertidal survey on the reefs off Hawera. It made us jump when we first turned over the rock.

A small population of Oregon Spotted Frogs was discovered in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in 2003.

According to Southern Oregon University biologist, Michael Parker, this species is "the most imperiled amphibian species in the Pacific Northwest" - 2009 Status Report

I had never seen a clawed frog larger than a couple inches. This monster was approaching 6 inches. I suspected it was a clawed frog at the time, but I really didn't know because of the size. In hindsight, I probably should have brought it home to live in an aquarium. It may have grown so large by feeding on the other amphibians in this playa.

Lubbock Co., TX