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    Yosemite Toad Survey at Highland Lake

    HIGHLAND LAKE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.10.2024

    Photo by Benjamin Cossel 

    USDA Forest Service

    Highland Lake, California (June 10, 2024) – Amphibian Crews with the Stanislaus National ascended to higher elevations in the Central Sierra for the annual Yosemite Toad survey. Under the watchful eye of Stanislaus National Forest biologist, Cathy Brown, the team conducts the annual survey for this listed, endangered species documenting breeding locations Threats to the toad include pathogens (the same Chytrid disease that is impacting amphibians worldwide), pesticides, livestock grazing, ultraviolet radiation, introduction of non-native fishes, acidification from atmospheric deposition, nitrate deposition, recreational activities, and drought are among the many risk factors that have been identified as potentially impacting this species and its habitat.

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    Date Taken: 06.10.2024
    Date Posted: 09.23.2025 05:58
    Photo ID: 9328842
    VIRIN: 240610-D-OW629-1007
    Resolution: 1595x897
    Size: 1.32 MB
    Location: HIGHLAND LAKE, CALIFORNIA, US

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