Jennifer L. Buchanan 🐸

Studied distribution of the Mudpuppy and Northern Map Turtle in Kansas. MS thesis on Mudpuppy diet. 📷Greg Sievert. #WomenInStem #HERper #Herpetology #Mudpuppy

[Jessica Linton @Jessicalinton86]

Did you know some "spotted" salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum) don't have any spots!? Not very common, but melanistic individuals were relatively common in the pond I surveyed last night (about 1/5). This one on my clipboard was pure black.

[Jennifer L. Buchanan 🐸 @JenLBuchanan]

Emporia State University awarded bonuses to 68 faculty after firing tenured professors
#Emporia #SaveESU

https://t.co/2GjQrd33ZK via @KansasReflector

[Blue Ridge Wildlife Center @BRWildlifeCtr]

Mycoplasmosis is an infection caused by bacteria that’s often spread by bird feeders. Infected birds flock to feeders, touching their eyes & face to the feeder to eat. Healthy birds come in after & do the same, becoming infected themselves. 📸 by Mark Martin

[Blue Ridge Wildlife Center @BRWildlifeCtr]

This American Goldfinch came in after being found down unable to fly. As we see with most of our goldfinch patients, this one is suffering from mycoplasmosis.

[Jenna Noel Palmisano @PalmisanoNoel]

today I am extracting DNA from a large female Ro that was removed from the lung of a captive garter snake that died… the pet trade likely has a great influence on the spread of this invasive snake parasite. though morphology is consistent w Ro, I will confirm ID molecularly.

[Toad Rescue @ToadRescue]

Our busiest night of the 2023 season was the 12 March when 20 volunteers helped 745 amphibians across the road #toadpatrol #WildIsles

[Blue Ridge Wildlife Center @BRWildlifeCtr]

As a reminder, it is neither legal nor appropriate to keep a wild bird without permits. This Blue Jay was found by a finder who tried renesting. However, when renesting failed, this individual kept the bird for 2 years, despite being in an area with multiple permitted rehabbers.

[Jennifer L. Buchanan 🐸 @JenLBuchanan]

"Animals are regularly exposed to food tainted with rodent poison, which triggers uncontrollable bleeding"

#DontUseRatPoison #Eagles #conservation

https://t.co/BjcVl7RVVF

[Toad Rescue @ToadRescue]

World Wildlife Day is a chance to recognise all of the amazing and inspiring volunteers that are helping to make such a difference to the natural world from creating new homes for nature to our fellow toad patrollers
#WWD2023 #toadpatrol

[Toad Rescue @ToadRescue]

It can be tricky to spot newts when out on patrol. You really need to get your eye in to help spot them and help them safely cross the road

[Blue Ridge Wildlife Center @BRWildlifeCtr]

"My time at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Bed & Breakfast was fantastic -fresh meals daily, free of charge - they even brought me dinner while I was soaking in my in-room jacuzzi! 5/5 stars, highly recommend their Overwintering Package!”
- E. B. Turtle, Wildlife Center Reviewer

[Toad Rescue @ToadRescue]

And they’re off…this was one (caught on film by toad patroller Finola) of 15 toads that made the journey across Charlcombe Lane last night plus three frogs #toadpatrol

[Blue Ridge Wildlife Center @BRWildlifeCtr]

After multiple weeks, with proper care, the beak was wearing normally & the patient was happily returned home!
If you find a wild animal in need, get it to a professional ASAP. If you’re struggling to find someone in your area, check state lists or centers for resources.

[Blue Ridge Wildlife Center @BRWildlifeCtr]

Remember the Eastern screech owl patient with the severely overgrown beak? Great news - this bird has now been released!

The owl originally came to us depressed & emaciated after being surrendered by people who had illegally kept them for multiple weeks, if not months.

[Jennifer L. Buchanan 🐸 @JenLBuchanan]

Hellbenders require cold, clear streams, which is getting harder to find. #Hellbender #amphibian

https://t.co/dPiIfOwIIz

[USFWS Northeast @USFWSNortheast]

Hellbenders can reach a size of nearly 30 inches and four pounds. These critters are harmless to humans, sticking to a diet of crayfish and fish. Hellbenders also like clean streams and rivers, making their presence an indicator of good water quality!

Ryan Hagerty/USFWS

[USFWS Northeast @USFWSNortheast]

The largest salamander in North America is known by many names: snot otter, water dog, mud devil, Allegheny alligator, grampus, and ol' lasagna sides...yeah, we don't know how to feel about that last one. We'll stick with its official name: the eastern hellbender!

[Midwest PARC @MWPARC]

By now, garter snakes in the Midwest have probably located a warm spot to overwinter in. They typically curl up in burrows, natural cavities, or under rocks. Some garter snakes gather in groups to keep warm. 🔥 Image: @TrishHerps4Life

[The Orianne Society @OrianneSociety]

This #WoodTurtle needs a name!

Reply with name ideas and we'll choose from the entries. Each Wood Turtle we see gets a code, but those we recognize on sight get names. We've seen this gal 9 times since 2018, so F No.03 isn't cutting it anymore.

#turtle #glyptemysinsculpta

[The Bees In Your Backyard @BeesBackyard]

#beethankful