Jun. 17—Maine lawmakers have sent a bill to Gov. Janet Mills to bolster protections for seasonal wetlands that provide critical habitat for imperiled amphibians, insects, turtles and other wildlife.

When winter snow melts and spring rain begins, vernal pools appear on the landscape. These ephemeral wetlands form in depressions in forests or ridgelines and offer essential breeding habitat to ...

As I held the spotted turtle that Rick Koval and I just captured in a Luzerne County swamp, it struck me just how colorful turtles really are. I always assumed turtles were just drab shades of dark ...

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Did you know that an abundance of life can be found in small, seasonal pools throughout Virginia? The Department of Conservation and Recreation is spreading awareness about ...

When the Northwoods begin to thaw, whimsical creatures like fairy shrimp and spotted salamanders quietly come to life in Michigan’s vernal pools. It’s on us to keep it that way. The water is still—a ...

During the next couple of weeks, little pools of water in forested areas will be alive with the sounds of frogs. They’re gathering places for all kinds of critters who need these temporary shallow ...