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Oct 22, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

Beavers May be Saving Estuaries from Nitrogen by Building Ponds

Beavers are doing more to help the environment than you might have thought. Scientists have found these furry mammals are helping prevent harmful levels of nitrogen from reaching vulnerable estuaries.

Sep 08, 2015 10:29 AM EDT

Estrogen in the Environment May be Changing the Gender of Frogs in Suburbia

It turns out that estrogen may be causing frogs to change in suburban areas. Scientists have found that estrogen is changing the ratio of male to female green frogs at nearby ponds.

Aug 17, 2015 05:33 PM EDT

Road Salt Results In Metamorphosis Of Wood Frog Tadpoles, Early Mortality

Every year, millions of tons of road salt are applied to the streets and highways across the United States to help make travel safer. However, what scientists still can fully explain is how it affects our wildlife.