Amphibian and reptile tunnel
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Amphibian and reptile tunnels, also known as herp tunnels, are a type of wildlife crossing that is positioned beneath a roadway. The tunnels allow amphibians and reptiles to cross roads without the ri
Toad tunnel in Germany
Amphibian barricades are used in conjunction with tunnels to direct the animals away from roads and toward the tunnels
Big Night (amphibians)
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Big Night is an annual event common to amphibians as they emerge from underground hibernation in the spring, travel to vernal pools, and mate.
Amphibian and reptile tunnel
…cross roads without the risk of being crushed by a vehicle. They have been used by toads, frogs and salamanders. The tunnels are used to get to their Big Night, a mass courtship ritual which is known as a salamander congress. In areas that do not have tunnels, municipalities enlist volunteers to hand-carry…
Close up of Spotted Salamander eggs in a vernal pool