Amphibians and reptiles of Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is home to four amphibian species and six species of reptiles. None of the species are endangered or threatened. The glacial nature of and dry conditions in Yellowstone are likely responsible for the relatively low number of amphibian and reptile species in Yellowstone,.[1][2]

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References

  1. "Yellowstone's Amphibians". Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service. Archived from the original on 3 February 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-01.
  2. "Yellowstone's Reptiles". Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service. Archived from the original on 28 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
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