CaNewtReps
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Well, it has been 3 years since we started breeding and introducing California Newts back into their native habitat in southern California. Happy to say, we have had great success and our work is done (for now). There is even more work on getting areas preserved for wildlife, and the real danger is loss of habitat. There is not much we can do on that front, due to the fact that California has continued to cut more and more funding to Fish and Game. It seems like if there are any more cuts, there won't be a CA Fish and Game, only an online book of regulations and a store to get fishing/hunting permits.
But here is a video I am happy to be able to share. This is a creek, in southern California. This is only one small section of the 40 mile creek, but it is one of my favorite spots, and I am finally allowed to share it with the community, and I thought that on this forum it would be particularly enjoyed.
Safe to say, our breeding program has a foundation, and is now at an end for the time being. Captive raised eggs, tadpoles, and young of Taricha torosa will be available in the near future. I have been able to observe some wonderful things this year. Many females laying eggs in the wild, and females mating and laying eggs in captivity!
I hope you enjoy this video.
California Newts in their natural habitat. - YouTube
But here is a video I am happy to be able to share. This is a creek, in southern California. This is only one small section of the 40 mile creek, but it is one of my favorite spots, and I am finally allowed to share it with the community, and I thought that on this forum it would be particularly enjoyed.
Safe to say, our breeding program has a foundation, and is now at an end for the time being. Captive raised eggs, tadpoles, and young of Taricha torosa will be available in the near future. I have been able to observe some wonderful things this year. Many females laying eggs in the wild, and females mating and laying eggs in captivity!
I hope you enjoy this video.
California Newts in their natural habitat. - YouTube