Wildlife

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Matt Burne

Apr 4, 20181 min read

Something ain't quite right here

Early spring is a heady time for young frogs, and they sometimes get a little...over zealous. Wood frogs will attempt to mate with most...

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Matt Burne

Apr 2, 20181 min read

Fairy shrimp in the dark

Fairy shrimp are active day and night through their short lifespan. They appear to be attracted by the lights illuminating the dark water...

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Mar 30, 20181 min read

Springing!

Around much of Massachusetts and points south, spring appears to be springing. Despite the remnant patches of snow and paltry rain event...

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Matt Burne

Mar 4, 20181 min read

Spotless

The spots on a spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) are much like our fingerprints - each animal has a unique number and pattern, and...

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