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Tag Archives: Heckrodt
False Map Turtle
This is a false map turtle, also called a Mississippi map turtle or a sawback turtle. A false map turtle is a kind of map turtle. This is confusing, because it is called “false.” But I guess it is called … Continue reading
Chester
This is Chester. He is an eastern box turtle that lives at the nature center at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve in Menasha. He used to be a classroom turtle, but now he is retired and lives at Heckrodt. He likes to … Continue reading
Alligator Snapping Turtle
This is an alligator snapping turtle that lives in a tank just inside the front door at Heckrodt‘s nature center. This is a very large turtle that is probably about 2 feet long. It hardly moves at all. They even … Continue reading
Crayfish
When we went to Heckrodt Wetland Reserve on Saturday, we saw a tank with baby crayfish in it. They were only about 1/2 inch long. The lady that works at Heckrodt told me that when they first got them they … Continue reading
Posted in Crustaceans
Tagged aquarium, baby, crayfish, crustacean, Heckrodt, photo, zoo
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American Bullfrog
These are American bullfrogs. We saw the one above at Milwaukee Public Museum, and we took the picture below yesterday at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve. Bullfrogs are native to eastern and central United States, including Wisconsin. They have also been introduced … Continue reading
Posted in Amphibians
Tagged frog, Heckrodt, Milwaukee Public Museum, photo, Wisconsin, zoo
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Eastern American Toad
This is an eastern American toad, also called American toad. They live in northeast North America in woodlands, prairies, wetlands, grassy lawns, and fields. We sometimes see them in our yard. They are good for gardeners because they eat lots … Continue reading
Northern Green Frog
This is a northern green frog, also called green frog. The northern green frog is native to Wisconsin and is very common throughout northeastern North America. It lives 5-10 years. It eats grasshoppers, crickets and other insects, slugs, and snails. … Continue reading
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