Survival Of The Salamanders — Flashback Friday
In today’s Flashback Friday we explore the mysterious life of the salamander.
Secretive salamanders often live out of sight, creeping Read More…
On Toads and Toxins
Our field technicians often come across various species and life stages of frogs out in the field. The most common species we see are large Read More…
Fish and Fire — Flashback Friday
In today's Flashback Friday we dive into the details to examine how wildfires affect fish communities.
In recent years, some of the Read More…
Coyotes Coming to a City Near You — Flashback Friday
In today’s Flashback Friday we explore the wild and clever life of coyotes.
The coyote (Canis latrans) has been regarded by both Read More…
Return of The River Otters — Flashback Friday
In today’s Flashback Friday we take a break from the fish to talk about some charismatic megafauna.
River otters really seem to know Read More…
California Tiger Salamander: Life Beneath the Mud
Nearly two feet below the ground, slithery creatures covered in yellowish-brown blotches rest for a majority of the year. The California Read More…
Baby wood ducks: an unexpected catch
Our rotary screw traps sometimes catch more than just the usual fish and debris. Earlier this year, our fisheries technicians were surprised Read More…
The Arboreal Salamander: Fire Lizard in the Trees
Legend has it there exists a creature who remains unfazed by the inferno that consumes large chunks of California’s forests each year. Read More…
Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly — Flashback Friday
In today’s Flashback Friday we explore the life of a western tiger swallowtail, a colorful butterfly commonly found along the river Read More…
Some Like it Orange — Flashback Friday
In today’s Flashback Friday we take a detour from fish to explore the bird world, honing in on the colorful Bullock's oriole.
When Read More…