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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 2008

Page

8

Endangered Mississippi gopher frogs benefit from milder weather

The Mississippi gopher frog, one of the nation’s most endangered species, saw a rare breeding floor this year as Glen’s Pond held water longer. About 181 tadpoles survived a parasite and headed to DeSoto National Forest, with tank-raised frogs contributing significantly to the population. Biologists, zoos, and The Nature Conservancy continue captive and field efforts amid habitat loss and drought pressures.

New Orleans Glen’s Pond Harrison County DeSoto National Forest Memphis Detroit Miami Omaha Neb Joe Pechmann Western Carolina University Mississippi Pechmann U.S. Forest Service Nathan Watson Tradition Properties Inc National Guard Nature Conservancy Memphis Zoo Andy Kouba Glen's Michael Sisson Vancleave Miss Mike

Mississippi gopher frog timeline shows key sightings and protections

A detailed chronology tracks the Mississippi gopher frog from early sightings in 1922 to modern protections. It notes Glen's Pond in DeSoto National Forest from 1987, DNA-based species separation in 2001, breeding efforts and new ponds, legal actions in 2007, and captive breeding milestones through 2008.

Alabama Louisiana U.S. Forest Service Glen Johnson DeSoto National Forest Miss U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Glen's Pond Mississippi National Guard

Gopher Frog Rana sevosa Faces Tiny Population Crisis

The gopher frog, Rana sevosa, lives in burrows dug by gopher tortoises. Only about 100 to 175 adults remain. Breeding occurs in ponds that fill in winter. in Mississippi three ponds host colonies, two natural and one started by Conservancy releasing tadpoles.

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