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Bandelier National Monument
Amphibians
Bandelier's relatively dry environment limits the variety of amphibians to 2 species of salamanders, 2 species of toad, and 3 species of frogs.  Most of these are found in the riparian zones or near high country ponds.
 
Canyon Tree Frog
photo by sally king
CANYON TREEFROG
 
Bullfrog
photo by sally king
BULLFROG
 
jemez mountain salamander
photo by chris judson
JEMEZ MOUNTAIN SALAMANDER
Three-leaf Sumac  

Did You Know?
A drink that tastes a lot like lemonade can be made from the berries of the Three-leaf Sumac. From this, the bush gets its common name, the Lemonade Bush.

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Last Updated: May 23, 2008 at 12:52 EST