Michigan’s Lost Salamander The Western Lesser Siren with Adam Austin

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Today, reptiles and amphibians are among the most vulnerable species on Earth with one out of four species at risk of extinction. Join Adam Austin from Western Michigan University as he discusses the story behind the rediscovery of Michigan's western lesser siren - a species thought long lost to extinction in the state. This presentation was part of the 2022 Virtual Herpetology Conference: Management for Reptile and Amphibian Survival with Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on February 25, 2022. Moderator for this conference was Ellen Holste, Community Program Manager at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute located in Hastings, Michigan. • To report a western lesser siren observation, please TAKE A PHOTO and visit the following links: • • MNFI - https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/species/report • • MDNR - https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ORS/Surv... • • MI Herp Atlas - https://www.miherpatlas.org/ • Also check out Michigan Natural Features Inventory’s website for information about other endangered, threatened, or of special concern species in Michigan: https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/ • Music by bensound.com • Follow us: • Website ~ http://www.CedarCreekInstitute.org • Facebook ~ / piercecedarcreekinstitute • Twitter ~ / pierceinstitute • Instagram ~ / piercecedarcreek

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