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Native Turtles Thrive After Bullfrog Eradication in Yosemite

5/27/2025

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In Yosemite National Park, a groundbreaking study reveals the detrimental effects of invasive American bullfrogs on native Northwestern pond turtles. From 2016 to 2022, researchers found that turtles flourished in bullfrog-free zones. Following a near-eradication of bullfrogs in 2019, juvenile turtles and other native species made a triumphant comeback, revitalizing the delicate ecosystem.

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In Yosemite National Park, a groundbreaking study reveals the detrimental effects of invasive American bullfrogs on native Northwestern pond turtles. From 2016 to 2022, researchers found that turtles flourished in bullfrog-free zones. Following a near-eradication of bullfrogs in 2019, juvenile turtles and other native species made a triumphant comeback, revitalizing the delicate ecosystem.