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Learn about the diversity and importance of pond life in the UK, from aquatic insects and amphibians to birds and mammals. Discover the features, history and threats of this vital freshwater habitat and how to protect it.
Pond life is an umbrella term for all life forms found in ponds. Although there is considerable overlap with the species lists for small lakes and even slow flowing rivers, pond life includes some species not found elsewhere and as a biome it represents a unique assemblages of species.
Learn about the different types of organisms that live in ponds, from algae and plants to fish and mammals. Find out how ponds are ecosystems and how they support many living things.
- Bullfrog. Bullfrogs live in lakes, rivers, and ponds throughout North America. They are green or brown-green to blend into their environment. As nocturnal predators, they have large eyes to help them see at night.
- Leopard Frog. Leopard frogs have an unmistakable dark spotted leopard pattern that gives them their name. They’re usually green or brown colored with their spotted pattern, but colors vary based on their environment.
- Red-Eared Slider. Red-eared sliders are turtles that live in ponds and are the most abundant subspecies of pond slider turtles. Males have red over their ears, giving them their name.
- Mud Turtle. Several species of mud turtle live in lakes, ponds, and rivers worldwide. In addition, they can be found in some of the most uninhabitable bodies of water, like muddy ditches and brackish marshlands.
LINKS TO STUDENT & TEACHER MATERIALS:For the Teacher guide: https://ucanr.edu/sites/MarinMG/files/361199.pdfFor the Student Habitat Journal: https://ucanr.ed...
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How to identify pond wildlife - Discover Wildlife
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