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147 Seasonal amphibian fences are being managed by volunteers in Canton Zurich.
This way thousands of amphibians on their migration to spawning ponds are saved from becoming road casualties.
At the same time valuable data on species presence and population size are collected and statistically analysed. to monitor dynamic population fluctuations.
Due to the generally cryptic life style of amphibians , this is one of the rare occasions to inspect them close-up, to possibly detect disease symptoms and to adopt suitable measures.
In Maur the amphibian fence at "Platten" is managed by NVMZ volunteers since 2004.
By regular monitoring other reported dangerous road sections, we investigate locations for future rescue sites.
147 Seasonal amphibian fences are being managed by volunteers in Canton Zurich.
This way thousands of amphibians on their migration to spawning ponds are saved from becoming road casualties.
At the same time valuable data on species presence and population size are collected and statistically analysed. to monitor dynamic population fluctuations.
Due to the generally cryptic life style of amphibians , this is one of the rare occasions to inspect them close-up, to possibly detect disease symptoms and to adopt suitable measures.
In Maur the amphibian fence at "Platten" is managed by NVMZ volunteers since 2004.
By regular monitoring other reported dangerous road sections, we investigate locations for future rescue sites.
Please report road-crossings with dead amphibians to Petra Lohmann: plohmann@reptivet.ch/ 076_380 08 05.
Observations of sick or dead frogs, newts, toads or salamanders in your garden? Please forward the information a.s.a.p. to:
Observations of sick or dead frogs, newts, toads or salamanders in your garden? Please forward the information a.s.a.p. to:
- KARCH , or
- Petra Lohmann, plohmann@reptivet.ch, 076 380 08 05