Faces of the Forest

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 to spot. – Kiley Briggs “I’ve lived here…

Where did the turtle go?

Turtles aren’t known for their speed, but despite that impediment, they sometimes make remarkable journeys over land. This…

The Four-toed Salamander

Considered by some as a crown jewel of nighttime road searches, the Four-toed Salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum) tops off around 3...

The Texas Tortoise

Gopher and Desert Tortoises are fairly well known, but a fourth tortoise species native to the United States flies under...

Baby Turtles

This nest wasn’t just special because it belonged to a Wood Turtle; it belonged to Miranda, a Wood Turtle who...

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