Triple Tigers
This trio of Tiger Swallowtails was near the lake - there were other butterflies there as well. Click here to see a Zebra Swallowtail and a Red-spotted Purple
| First Fence The weather finally became warm enough for Fence Lizards to come out - unlike skinks, they are rough-scaled reptiles.
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Teacher Time
| Mr. Maretka used a combination of stealth and quick reflexes to catch his quarry.
Crazy Bug
| I have no idea what this thing is - my best guess is that it's some sort of Harvestman.
Masked Marvel
| This Wood Frog was a nice find. They range farther north than any other reptile or amphibian and can survive being frozen solid.
Stinky Situation
| The first turtle discovered on the trip was this small Stinkpot, which didn't mind at all using its musk defense tactic and willingness to bite to show that it shouldn't be messed with.
Angry Hour
| Adam chose to emulate the cantankerous turtle...
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| ..while Holly and Mary found that the more mild-mannered Fence Lizards better suited their personalties. |