NC PARTNERS IN AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE CONSERVATION (NCPARC)
Turtles, Frogs, and Snakes, Oh My!
by Jeff Hall, NCPARC Biologist
WRC staff focused on several species during the spring months including Spotted Turtles, Gopher Frogs, and Timber Rattle- snakes. In addition to these species, many other SGCN reptiles and amphibians were encountered on WRC managed lands, as well as other public and private lands across the Coastal Plain and Mountain regions. Of particular note, with the wonder- ful help of partner agencies, over 500 young Gopher Frogs were able to be released into the wild from head-starting efforts. Partner agencies include the North Carolina Zoo, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, NCSU’s Center for Marine and Science Technology (CMAST), and the USFWS Edenton National Fish Hatchery. They say it takes a village, and we have several villages working diligently on Gopher Frog conservation!
JEFF HALL/NCWRC
JEFF HALL/NCWRC
JEFF HALL/NCWRC
NATHAN VAUGHAN
Above Clockwise: Spotted Turtle; Gopher Frog release including partners; Scarlet Kingsnake; Gopher Frog.
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