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Tag Archives: cold-blooded

Ripples 11/18/21

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Jim KnickelbineNovember 18, 2021

Ripples from the Dunes, by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist On warm days here at the Dunes it isn’t uncommon to see a common garter snake basking in the sun alongside the trails. Common garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis) are some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Reptiles | Tagged brumation, cold-blooded, garter snake, hibernaculum, sun basking

Ripples 10/29/20

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Jim KnickelbineOctober 29, 2020

Written by Kennedy Zittel, Woodland Dunes intern Halloween is almost here! With that being said, I have another scary tale to share. This time it is about zombies! Picture this, it is mid-winter, the temperature is well below freezing, ponds … Continue reading →

Posted in Frogs | Tagged cold-blooded, freeze, glucose, hibernation, wood frogs
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