Good News, 451 Amphibians Saved
Over two nights, over 30 volunteers saved 451 amphibians: 281 Spring Peepers, 122 Wood Frogs, 2 Green Frogs, 1 Bull Frog, 1 Pickerel Frog, 24 Spotted Salamanders, 3 Four-toed Salamanders, 11 Red-backed Salamanders, 6 Eastern Newts.
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