Make a Difference by Counting Croaks

This is an except of a story that ran in the February 2015 issue of Association of Zoos and Aquariums monthly magazine, Connect. Looking for amphibious citizen science projects? Look no further! SciStarter has some lined up for you right here. By Cathie Gandel At dusk, Carolyn Rinaldi and her 14-year-old daughter sit silently on the … Read more “Make a Difference by Counting Croaks”

Categories: Amphibians, Animals, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Nature & Outdoors

‘Snapshots in Time’: Spotting a Spotted Salamander

by Aditi Joshi Are you a resident of the northern US or Canada? You can help scientists to spot amphibians! Welcome Spring! As the temperature rises, the beauty of spring unfolds: snow melts, flowers bloom, and birds begin to chirp. In the amphibian world, spring marks the beginning of breeding activities. Among amphibians, wood frogs … Read more “‘Snapshots in Time’: Spotting a Spotted Salamander”

Categories: Amphibians, Animals, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Nature & Outdoors