The Amateur Naturalist

Our Seasonal Wetlands Called Vernal Pools

Tommy Fowler Season 2 Episode 35

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In Episode #35 I will discuss the Vernal Pools or Ponds.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".


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We will talk about:

  • In this episode I will discuss the Vernal Pools.
  • I will talk about their extreme importance to biodiversity.
  • In some areas we are losing these vernal pools at a rapid pace.
  • Some of the animals and plants that live and thrive in them.
  • That it is important that they dry up in the summer to prevent fish from living in them.
  • Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!

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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.

This music is royalty free.

Sources this week:
1) Wikipedia
2) www.epa.gov/wetlands/vernal pools
3) www.maine.gov/vernal pools

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