Upton Herpetology - Media Links

Links to Media Coverage of BNL Herpetological Research

Snake, Rattle and Roll Over (Page 1) (Page 2). This is an article on eastern hognose snakes written by Bryn Nelson of Newsday (May 11, 2003 [1.4 mb pdf file (p1); 808 kb pdf (p2)]).
Calm Before a Storm. This is an article on eastern spadefoot toads written by Bryn Nelson of Newsday (May 11, 2003).
In Local Woods, a Rare Find. This is an article on four-toed salamanders written by Jennifer Smith of Newsday (June 1, 2003).
Four-Toed Salamander Research Video. This is an online video filmed by Newsday staff (June 1, 2003).
Trying to Save an Old Con Artist. This is an article on eastern hognose snakes written by Bryn Nelson of Newsday (June 29, 2003).
Eastern Hognose Snake Research Video. This is an online video about eastern hognose snakes filmed by Newsday staff (June 29, 2003).
BNL, FWS Help Newsday with Nature Photo-Op. This is an article on eastern hognose snakes written by Mona S. Rowe of BNL for the BNL Bulletin (page 3) (August 1, 2003 [276 kb pdf file]).
Herpetologists in Hog Heaven Over Rare Hognose. This is an article on eastern hognose snakes written by Joshua Cohen of The Village Beacon Record (August 21, 2003 [3.24 mb pdf file]).
LI’s Backyard Research Project: The ‘living laboratory’ study of a tiny piece of the pine barrens survives a funding scare - and aims high (Page 1) (Page 2). This article provides an overview of the work being done through the Upton Reserve, including our some of our herpetological research. This article is written by Bryn Nelson of Newsday (September 23, 2003 [775 kb pdf file (p1); 6.2 mb pdf file (p2)]).
Making the Most of Wet Weather. This is an article on marbled salamanders written by Bryn Nelson of Newsday (September 28, 2003).
Making a Rare Appearance. This is an article on northern redbelly snakes written by Bryn Nelson of Newsday (November 23, 2003).
The Winter of Their Disconnect. This is an article on herpetofauna and hibernation strategies written by Jennifer Smith of Newsday (December 21, 2003).
A Snake in the Grass. This is an article on eastern hognose snakes written by Bryn Nelson of Newsday (June 14, 2004).
Eastern Hognose Snake Radio Story. This is a radio interview conducted by Sophia Hall of WCBS Radio 880am (June 19, 2004 [1.02 mb media file]).
Leaping to a Frog's Rescue. This is an article on southern leopard frogs written by Bryn Nelson of Newsday (June 1, 2005).
After a River Cleanup, Freedom. This is an article on northern water snakes written by Bryn Nelson of Newsday (June 5, 2005 [907 kb pdf file]).
Suffolk Donates GPS to BNL. This is an article on education and radio telemetry training for local high school students written by Seth Harris of the Long Island Press (June 16, 2005).
Wanted on LI: Southern Leopard Frog. This is a briefing on the 2006 status of the southern leopard frog research project written by Bryn Nelson of Newsday (June 16, 2006 [443 kb pdf file]).
The Rundown: Here Froggy Froggy. This is an article on the southern leopard frog project written by Henry E. Powderly III of Long Island Business News (June 30, 2006).
Brookhaven Scientists Seek Cause of Frogs' Demise. This is an article on the southern leopard frog project written by Kristen Kalenowicz of The Press of Manorville and the Moriches and the Southampton Press (July 28, 2006 [686 kb pdf file]).
Researcher Visits [Shelter] Island in Search of Missing Frog. This is an article written by Cindy Belt of The Nature Conservancy for the Shelter Island Reporter (August 17, 2006 [1.56 mb pdf file]).
The Search for a Slippery Frog, and why it's Hard to Find. This is an article written by Tim Wacker of the New York Times. (November 12, 2006).
A Mystery in the Swamps (Segment 3). This is a PBS Television segment for the show "Science Investigators." (January 2007).
Men With Flashlights and Audio Tapes Here. This is an article written by Dan Rattiner of Dan's Papers. (April 27, 2007).

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