Spring Peeper Tadpole - Pseudacris crucifer

Habitat: Ephemeral pond; mixed forest

comments (17)

Ferdy Christant

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This is truly an excellent shot. Freezing it and getting it properly aligned surely must be difficult. Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Haha, yes! It wasn't easy. Posted one year ago

Lisa Kimmerling

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I LOVE THIS!! Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! I still have this cutie and we are hoping to rear it before releasing it. Posted one year ago

Wesley Goorachan

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That's amazing! I've never seen a tadpole this close before! Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! I brought it home and photographed it in a freshwater aquarium that I set up for photographing aquatic invertebrates. Posted one year ago
2. 1. Wesley Goorachan
    
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    That requires a lot of dedication, great work Christine! Posted one year ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      Thanks! It's fun and educational. It can be stressful though because I try to make sure the water is just right (I bring home water from the source, keep it aerated, and monitor the temperature) and I keep them fed with plants/animals that I collected at the source. I also try to be quick to document everything and return the creatures to their homes within 2 days of capturing them. I try to mimic their natural environment as much as possible and minimize stress to the creatures. Posted one year ago
    2. 1. Wesley Goorachan
        
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        Sounds great! I'm not familiar with the USA education system but in my country for a subject called Environmental Science we do something similar to this. Posted one year ago, modified one year ago
      2. Christine Young
        
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        I have a B.S. in Environmental Science ;). But, my aquarium is just for photography and homeschool (I have 2 kids and homeschool both). I am not sure that many public schools in the U.S. would be able to provide a similar experience. Posted one year ago
      3. Alexander Hassmueller
        
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        Ripper shot! The process you described is quite intense and time consuming! Respect, I like your live friendy approach! Posted 6 months ago
      4. Christine Young
        
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        Thank you! I will add that we didn't end up rearing the tadpole to adulthood. After a few days, it became less active and I was concerned about its health, so we returned it to the pond. Posted 6 months ago
        
        Alexander Hassmueller
        
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        Well done! Posted 6 months ago

Ruth Spigelman

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Superb and most enjoyable documentation. Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Ruth! Posted one year ago

Patomarazul

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So nice and clear! Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks :) Posted one year ago

The Spring peeper

The spring peeper is a small chorus frog widespread throughout the eastern United States and Canada. They are so called because of their chirping call that marks the beginning of spring.

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Similar species: Frogs

Species identified by Christine Young