By Kim Van Haren, TRU
Want to learn more about the diverse reptiles and amphibians of B.C., the struggles they face and how you can help protect them? Thanks to a new website created by a group of TRU students from the Master of Science and Computer Science programs, you can.
Devoted to the reptiles and amphibians of B.C., the new website hopes to inform, inspire and engage all who visit.
It even has a special Kids Zone with fun and interesting activities for all ages, including printable colouring pages, drawing guides, and step-by-step instructions on how to build your own Toad Abode.
“Although Dr. Leigh Anne Isaac (Adjunct Faculty Member, Natural Resource Sciences) and I oversaw the project, the content, writing, organization and coding were all done by TRU students,” says Professor Karl Larsen. “The new website expands and replaces the original BC Reptiles site I started up nearly 20 years ago.”
Students were paid for their time through the Conservation Economic Stimulus Initiative created by the BC Government as part of the economic recovery plan.
On this website you will find a vast array of information about reptiles and amphibians in B.C., as well as detailed discussions on the threats and challenges these animals face, and how to help.
“British Columbia is home to an incredibly diverse number of reptiles and amphibians, including 14 native species of reptiles (turtles included) and 20 native species of amphibians,” says the website, “B.C. is also home to four invasive species of reptiles and amphibians, and on occasion, four species of sea turtles.”
Find out more by going to: https://bcreptilesandamphibians.trubox.ca/
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