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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
The harmless western fox snake is a common Midwest species often found in the transition zone (ecotone) between wooded and herbaceous habitats. The...
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Frogs and toads are collectively referred to as Anurans. Anurans can breathe with lungs and through their skin. Highly aquatic anurans make greater...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
Northern leopard frog (Lithobates pipiens)
The Northern leopard frog is one of the most commonly encountered species of frog in the Midwest. As wi...
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How many different types of frogs do you hear? Scroll to the bottom of this page for the answer.
#midwestmoment #naturephoto #wildernesscul...
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In the Upper Midwest, the ornate box turtle inhabits open sand prairies. Their habitat is disappearing due to land development as well as a lack o...
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The Blanchard's cricket frog is a declining species in the northern portions of their Upper Midwest Range. This species hides along muddy banks w...
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This rare Blanding’s Turtle was attempting to cross a busy highway, so I stopped and helped him cross safely. This time of year, many of the turtl...
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Two species of green snake occur in the Midwest, the smooth green and the rough green. The snake's green coloration is made using blue and yellow...
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What animal left these tracks on a sand road in northwestern Illinois? Scroll below to reveal the culprit.
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The correct ans...
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Blue-spotted salamanders depend on temporary pools of water that fill with snowmelt and rain in early spring. This is where the salamander lays egg...
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Yikes, a venomous coral snake! Or is it? The non-venomous eastern milksnake is an eastern coral snake mimic; both species exhibit concentric bands ...
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