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Conservation

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The Fowler's toad is listed as endangered in Canada. As part of my research, I raise and release these toads back into their environment.

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Using methods I developed that replicate the natural environment of toad tadpoles in mesocosms, I can raise toad tadpoles with 90% survivorship. This is much more than would survive in the wild! The eggs I use are rescued from areas where they would have never survived, like puddles in parking lots!  

I release head started tadpoles and fully developed toadlets of American toads (Anaxyrus americanus) and Fowler's toads (Anaxyrus fowleri). Hopefully, these little toadlets will grow into adults and breed, boosting local populations. 

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Toadlet Count
Fowler's toad:
American toad:
>3000
>5000
Tadpole Count
Fowler's toad:
American toad:
>8000
>9000
3129
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