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Salamander Stream Survey

By Eastern Ecological Science Center
A yellow transect tape has been laid out along a stream.
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Detailed Description

This photo shows a salamander stream survey. During these surveys, transects are run along a stream, and rocks are flipped to find and capture salamanders. Each captured salamander is placed in a bag to be identified and measured. Salamanders are released after the survey is complete.

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Public Domain.