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Despite low numbers, these early signs of successful breeding are encouraging. However, continued head-starting and additional releases are necessary to secure the future of gopher frogs at the reintroduction wetland and throughout Sandhills Game Lands, as the population faces threats from climate change and invasive fire ants. The Gopher Frog Conservation Plan for North Carolina (2020) is available from The Commissions website https://www.ncwildlife.gov/conserving/carolina-gopher-frog-conservation-plan- 11mb/download?attachmen.
Adult Gopher Frog (Jeff Hall NCWRC)
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