Vernal Pools 

Terrific Video!!! Amphibian Activist here. I have a (self built) nature preserve with a goldfish pond and also, a "frog pond" that is in shallow woods on the property. Both water features attract a wealth of activity during the season, but the frog pond is an annual haven for rearing both the Wood Frog & Spotted Salamander! So good to see your closing captions about development being a threat to the well being of these magnificent "stars of nature"!!!! I feel it's so important to give them all a helping hand in maintaining their well being. Caddis Flies, Fairy Shrimp, Fingernail Clams, Spring Peepers, Marble Salamanders - good grief the list goes on and on concerning the important role that these magical water bodies serve! Thanks again for a great presentation!!

Very cool vid, thanks for sharing!

Oh, such a lovely movie you made!

Awesome

How do you actually "protect" them? Data gathering is NOT protection. The protection has to comprise proactive action. . Is there restricted access to the area? Are nearby factories etc checked that there is no chemical runoff into the forest?

Love vernals

No newts ?

There are odd crayfish in the middle of the woods in Michigan that only have water in the spring. I wonder how long they've been isolated there and if they are genetically distinct.

I was attacked by a 12 foot Great White in a vernal pool near my house one time.

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