Faces of the Forest is the monthly blog of our Director of Conservation, Kiley Briggs. In his posts, Kiley introduces readers to the reptiles and amphibians found in the northeastern United States, either by profiling a species, or by diving into the intricacies of how species interact with each other and the landscapes they depend on. Reptiles and amphibians are very secretive, and seeing is believing, so Kiley’s goal with his blog is to foster interest in conservation by showing people the wildlife they have in their own neighborhoods.
Wood Turtles
Despite their bright orange legs, Wood Turtles can be difficult...
Read MoreWhere did the turtle go?
Turtles aren’t known for their speed, but despite that impediment,...
Read MoreWhat do bullfrogs and other frogs and salamanders eat?
Frogs and salamanders are what’s known as “gape-limited predators”, which...
Read MoreThe Four-toed Salamander
Considered by some as a crown jewel of nighttime road...
Read MoreMudpuppies: The Winter Salamander
With each trip in and out of the snow encrusted...
Read MoreMaking Roads Friendlier to Wildlife
Roads, both big and small, pose a serious threat to...
Read MoreThe Turtle Timescale – Conservation Across Centuries
Due to their long lifespans, a turtle species can become...
Read MoreThe Texas Tortoise
Gopher and Desert Tortoises are fairly well known, but a...
Read MoreRattlesnakes: Reputation vs. Reality
While it is true they are venomous and that a...
Read MoreMore than just camouflage: relationships between snake patterns and behaviors.
Have you ever wondered why some snakes have stripes, others...
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