May 2021 – ZNE Field Conservation Blog

31 May 2021

Vernal Pools – Ephemeral Hot Spots of Biodiversity

by Matt Kamm | posted in: Frogs, Local Conservation, Turtles | 0

On the night of March 17, 1991, I was ready to begin my Ph.D. research into the ecology and conservation of salamanders and frogs that breed in vernal pools. What I saw that memorable night stunned me. Despite having already … Continued

8 May 2021

Signs of Spring in New England

by Matt Kamm | posted in: Frogs, Plants, Turtles | 0

Spring has officially sprung, and the living world is bursting with activity again after the winter slowdown. Of course, the animals and plants outside don’t have the benefit of calendars, furnace heating, or a global food supply chain to live in … Continued

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