10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Either that or having family friends in Germany. Oh yeah… I was able to find two species frogs, two species of salamanders, two species of lizards and one species of snake, so I was even able to get my herp fix in ! The original salamander – the Fire Salamander.

Salamander 138

Salamander Germany Birds Blackbirds 138

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

I happen to be particularly fond of turtles because my family has taken care of a small box turtle for 30 years (beware–turtles are extremely low-maintenance pets but will outlast your child’s youth and probably your life). Or that tortoises and terrapins are considered part of the turtle family. Lovich and Whit Gibbons.

Turtles 197

Turtles Tortoises Family Terrapins 197

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Granted, much of this diversity manifests itself in salamanders (10% of the global diversity) freshwater mussels (10% of global diversity) and vascular plants, which are not the flashy taxons to which the general public seems to gravitate, but the point that this is a very special place with surprises around every gap and bald.

Tennessee 174

Tennessee Salamander North Carolina Georgia 174