adults spend much of the non-breeding season beneath the surface in burrows or concealed among surface debris. They are active at the surface primarily at night during periods of high rainfall. These salamanders are among the relatively few salamanders that are capable of producing vocalizations. If bothered, they may produce a sharp, low-pitched yelp (another way to identify them). They may also attempt to bite and are capable of inflicting a painful cut. Their large size and powerful jaws make them a formidable predator of insects, slugs, snails, worms, snakes, and small mammals (shrews and mice). This Salamander is not one to mess with (if you are a small creature). Organism 2: Pacific Tree FrogScientific: Psuedacris RegillaPacific Tree Frogs have a dark mask extending from the nostrils to the shoulders, and relatively long, slender legs. Their smooth moist skin may appear green, brown, reddish, bronze, or pale gray. Pacific Tree Frogs have an Y shaped figure between their eyes. The belly and chest are creamy white and rough textured. These frogs reach up to 2 inches in length. The Pacific Tree Frog is the most widely distributed frog in Washington and Oregon, and is most common in the Pacific Northwest. They can be found at elevations ranging from near sea level to 7370 feet. Outside of the breeding season, they inhabit a variety of habitats: woodlands, meadows, pastures, and even many urban sites may provide suitable habitat. Males can be heard throughout much of the year (particularly when it rains). The chorusing of these frogs is very common backgrounds for evening sounds in Hollywood movies, they are famous and they dont even know it! They have sticky pads on their front and hind toes, which help them to climb freely about vegetation in search of their food, which consists of spiders and insects. Organism 3: Columbia white-tailed deerScientific Name: Odocoileus virginianus leucurus The Columbia white-tailed deer is d...
