Characterizing the suitability of new ponds for amphibians
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Stumpel A.H.P. & van der Voet H. (1998) Characterizing the suitability of new ponds for amphibians. Amphibia-Reptilia, 19, 125-142.
Published source details Stumpel A.H.P. & van der Voet H. (1998) Characterizing the suitability of new ponds for amphibians. Amphibia-Reptilia, 19, 125-142.
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A randomized, replicated before-and-after study in 1994 of 133 ponds created for amphibians in the Netherlands (Stumpel & van der Voet 1998) found that 80% contained amphibians and 68% breeding amphibians. A total of nine species were recorded and each pond supported up to five reproducing species. Amphibians were found in ponds of all ages (> 50% presence in ponds of 1–7 years); however, presence was higher in older ponds. Amphibian presence was affected by pond characteristics such as surrounding topography, vegetation cover and electrical conductivity of the water. A random, stratified sample of 133 of 1,691 created ponds was taken across a number of provinces. Amphibians (eggs, larvae, juveniles and adults) were sampled in spring and autumn using netting and visual observation. Sixteen pond characteristics were recorded.
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