Gardening for Wildlife
Amphibians & Reptiles
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Build a pond » Frogs and toads drink by absorbing moisture through their skin. They also need just the right amount of water to raise their young. They're often so hard-pressed for water that they pick unsafe places like swimming pools as living quarters. |
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Snake den » Snakes eat mice, birds, grubs, and slugs and provide food for owls, hawks, and many mammals. So these cold-blooded animals are an important link in several food webs and consequently are worthy of our attention. Caring for them in winter involves re-creating the subterranean dens and cavities in which many hibernate to survive. | |