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Amphibians
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There are 38 known species of
Amphibians and Reptiles at Ft.
Matanzas. How many have you seen?
Send us your experiences! |
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Southern
Leopard Frog |
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Salamanders |
 Did
you know?Commonly
mistaken for
eels, the
Greater Siren
are the largest
of salamanders
found in the
United States.
They are one of
the most unique
underwater
inhabitants of
springs. Capable
of exceeding
three feet in
length, they are
one of the
largest
amphibians in
the world and,
unlike eels,
must emerge from
their secretive
lairs near the
bottom beneath
leaves and other
vegetation to
surface for air. |
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Toads
&
Frogs
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In colder parts of Florida, frogs
hibernate in winter in the mud at
the bottom of ponds or under tree
bark, while in the extreme south
many remain active all year. Frogs
and toads have excellent hearing and
vocal capabilities. Their
well-developed ears feature a
conspicuous external eardrum, a
round disk located behind the eye.
Like Salamanders, frogs are fast
declining in number worldwide. |
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