The Maine Audubon Society, this week, spoke in favor of bills that would make the spring peeper the official state amphibian and the wood turtle as the official state reptile.
From Maine Audubon:
Facing threats including changing climates, habitat loss, the pet trade, and other issues, reptiles and amphibians are at risk around the globe. Maine is home to at least 34 species of reptiles and amphibians, including snakes, salamanders, turtles, frogs, and more. In order to promote awareness and develop a better understanding of population dynamics, Maine Audubon supports several programs to monitor reptiles and amphibians and protect their habitat, including our Stream Explorers and Stream Smart Road Crossing projects.
The Spring Peeper is Maine’s smallest frog, but its reputation is larger than life. The peeper’s calls are beloved across Maine as a welcome sign of spring.
The Wood Turtle is widespread across the state of Maine, unlike in our neighboring states, and is found in aquatic, open field, and forest habitats.
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