California Slender Salamander - Batrachoseps attenuatus
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to a number of amphibians, including different types of frogs, toads and salamanders. Many of them are a bit hard to find. But you can see them if you look in the right place at the right time. The California Newt is a perfect example of that.
Identifying California Frogs and Toads - an article on CaliforniaHerps.com
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California Frog and Toad Calls - an article on CaliforniaHerps.com
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Amphibians of East Bay Regional Parks - a PDF brochure.
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Online Guide to amphibians of Marin County with photos and descriptions.
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"A Leap of Faith: Embracing Our Native Frogs" - an article in BayNature by David Rains Wallace. Good overview and nuggets of information about specific species and specific Bay Area locations.
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Identifying California Salamanders and Newts - an article on CaliforniaHerps.com
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California Salamanders - a photographic guide by Don Roberson.
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The pond at the University of California Botanical Garden has a breeding population of 2 species of newts every year. Check out the photos from Spring 2007.
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California Newts of Briones Regional Park - KQED Quest
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