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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024

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70 people turn out for Critter Count

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Columbia Way — Some 70 residents helped uncover the hidden world of amphibians and reptiles in Clark County as they assisted with field surveys at the 16th annual Critter Count on April 9.

The annual springtime field exploration started out with a brief training session led by a wildlife biologist at the Water Resources Education Center in Vancouver. Then, participants chose one out of four sites around the county to search for critters. Participants found salamanders, snakes and newts, and even a few turtles enjoying the spring sun. Afterward, more than 150 visitors watched two live critter shows at the Water Resources center that included a wide range of snakes, reptiles and the especially popular crocodile. Participants learned how what they do in their backyards can make a difference to critters living in streams and wetlands. Amphibians and reptiles, like most wildlife, have been affected by loss of habitat. The Critter Count effort each year is an important step in the continual monitoring of general population trends of these creatures.

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