Photo by Brigida Sanchez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center | 06.23.2025
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Wetlands Team uses soil health, a select number of plants and trees for their ecological rapid assessments. The researchers also closely observe the presence of wildlife. Amphibians are among the most threatened species in the world. The health of these creatures is also an indication of the health of the ecosystem. A Green frog......
Photo by Brigida Sanchez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District | 03.28.2024
A green tree frog rests on a blade of grass in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Students enrolled in the Fundamentals of Ecology Wetlands Course were challenged to a scavenger hunt and had to document their findings in the field. (U.S. Army Photo by Brigida I. Sanchez)...
Photo by Todd Maki | 66th Air Base Group | 03.09.2022
Jonathan Shuster, Steven W. Carothers & Associates project biologist, checks a trap set for amphibious wildlife at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., March 8. Wildlife specialists conducted surveys throughout the month to evaluate amphibian habitats on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)...
Photo by Todd Maki | 66th Air Base Group | 03.08.2022
Christin McDonough, Steven W. Carothers & Associates non-game wildlife specialist, prepares a trap for salamanders in a vernal pool as part of an amphibious habitat study at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., March 8. Wildlife specialists conducted surveys throughout the month to evaluate amphibian habitats on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)...
Photo by Todd Maki | 66th Air Base Group | 03.08.2022
Jonathan Shuster, Steven W. Carothers & Associates project biologist, walks through a stream at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., March 8 while looking for salamanders. Wildlife specialists conducted surveys throughout the month to evaluate amphibian habitats on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)...
Photo by Todd Maki | 66th Air Base Group | 03.08.2022
Jonathan Shuster, left, Steven W. Carothers & Associates project biologist, shows a tadpole to Christin McDonough, SWCA non-game wildlife specialist, in a vernal pool at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., March 8. Wildlife specialists conducted surveys throughout the month to evaluate amphibian habitats on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)...
Photo by Margaret St. Pierre | Fort Riley Public Affairs Office | 05.06.2019
The western milksnake is a relatively common species found on fort riley. Seventeen were found during the annual herpetological survey held May 3 on Fort Riley....
Photo by Margaret St. Pierre | Fort Riley Public Affairs Office | 05.06.2019
A volunteer gently handles an eastern collared lizard during the annual herpetological survey held May 3 on Fort Riley.
