The Southeastern United States is renowned for its diversity of amphibians.
This guide introduces the common frogs,
toads and salamanders that inhabit the
Cumberland Plateau around Sewanee.
Although larger animals such as birds and
mammals are more likely to attract our
attention, in terms of biomass our area
contains many more amphibians than any
other vertebrate animal. The springtime
choruses of frogs and toads give us a hint
of the abundance of these animals. One
can encounter many more by exploring
damp areas in the woods, or by scanning
the ground after heavy rains. Despite
worldwide declines in amphibian populations, the Cumberland Plateau still has
large numbers of amphibians, and we hope
that this guide will introduce you to some
of these fascinating animals.
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