If you’ve ever tried to spot a marbled salamander in the wild, you know it’s no easy task. These elusive amphibians belong to the genus Ambystoma, commonly known as “mole salamanders”, a fitting name for creatures that spend most of … Continued
Whether we’re walking along the woodland edge to radio track box turtles just beginning to forage after emerging from their overwinter burrows, trudging through the wetlands to check traps and estimate the size of the remaining Boston population of Spotted … Continued
Picture this: it’s around 10pm on a chilly March evening, and we’re all hip-deep in vernal pool water. With a flashlight in hand, you crouch over, slowly walking through sections of the pool, intently observing any wildlife you can illuminate … Continued
Welcome to Our New Blog Series, Conservation Inside the Zoo! The Zoo New England Conservation Team always aims to keep you informed on our conservation efforts beyond the zoo, but what about the conservation happening right here on zoo grounds? … Continued
