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Salamanders Get Help Crossing the Road

To mate! With some help from human friends

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 7, 2009 3:38 PM CDT

(Newser) – Salamanders are getting an assist this mating season from volunteers who shepherd them across dangerous highways, the AP reports. Hundreds try to cross between forests and vernal pools this time of year, and human escorts—also known as bucket brigades—have popped up along the...   Read full story »

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