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Helping Herptiles with Citizen Science

Discover the impact of the Cuban Treefrog invasive species in Florida and how you can help report sightings.

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Amphibians and reptiles, also known as herptiles or herps, are the focus of many citizen science projects. Are you interested in frogs, turtles, and snakes? If you are, join one of the projects below to study the distribution and population status of these wonderful creatures!

Find more than 1,600 projects and events in the SciStarter Global Project Finder.

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Cuban Treefrog

Cuban Treefrogs are an invasive species causing trouble throughout the state of Florida. Report the presence of Cuban Treefrogs and native Treefrogs.

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North Carolina Sea Turtle Project

Volunteers along the North Carolina coast are needed to search for sea turtle tracks and report nests and strandings. These activities help biologists monitor and protect the turtles.

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OK Amphibian Disease Testing

Students and teachers in Oklahoma are needed to catch frogs, quickly swab their skin, and send the collected ...

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