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45 People Help Mating Salamanders Cross the Road

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April 8, 2009

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Norrie
Norrie (norrie43)
7 months ago
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I read a similar article about turtles, guess if humans messed it up, humans need to fix it.
 
lorraine B.
lorraine B. (candie9)
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you make a very good point
 
Joyce
Joyce (joycebolt)
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it's good to see people concerned and trying to help.
 
Kelly
Kelly (nitewisp)
7 months ago
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We've done so much to destroy their natural habitats & their migration routes. Its nice to see people taking the time to help them get to their destination safely.
 
Kris
Kris (krisrep)
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I agree. It is a great thing these people are doing and I hope tunnels are built in many of these areas since it sounds like they are beneficial.
 
scott s.
scott s. (scseg)
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Nature doesn't need help. It will screw up something.
 
Elizabeth C.
Elizabeth C. (ecraver)
7 months ago
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getting squished by cars isn't nature
 
Chris H.
Chris H. (CHarkness)
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I saw footage of this on the news last night. It's pretty cool that people would go to these lengths to help keep these critters going, and it's fitting since we have done so much to shrink their habitats.
 
Meryl O.
Meryl O. (OnealMeryl)
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A life, is a life. Interesting story, hope they can build the tunnels.
 
maria h.
maria h. (mariamoose)
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Good work guys. Even the teeny tiny creatures need our help!
 
Joyce
Joyce (joycebolt)
7 months ago
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That is so true. It's good see them getting help
 
lorraine B.
lorraine B. (candie9)
7 months ago
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very true
 
kathi j.
kathi j. (KathiJ)
7 months ago
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Okay, now I've heard everything!! Restores my faith in humanity.
 
Shell H.
Shell H. (mandymilomarlymoo)
7 months ago
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I think building the tunnels is a great idea. Hopefully they'll get a bigger grant to fund this.
 
Melissa D.
Melissa D. (BabyBee85)
7 months ago
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This is slightly comical. But very considerate :D
 
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LINDA421419 B. (linda421419)
7 months ago
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a very interesting story
 
Bonnie K.
Bonnie K. (grannygoodwitchfl)
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This is so neat. In Keene, NH, they close part of one of the streets so they can cross.
 
daryl b.
daryl b. (darylob)
7 months ago
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this is wonderful. i have thought that closing the road for this short time would be a good idea. by the way keene nh is a great place
 
Bonnie K.
Bonnie K. (grannygoodwitchfl)
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It sure is a great place. If it only didn't snow & get so cold there.
 
Diane H.
Diane H. (catsecrets)
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This is happening all over the country, people trying to find a way for animals to cross busy roads. Some have people carry them across, some are building tunnels under the road which barriers guide the animal to. Its a sad situation, but there are people trying to make a difference
 
azzurrapl
azzurrapl
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Here they built bridges over the interstate - with trees and lots of foliage for the animals including deer to cross... There are 3 such bridges along Rt 78.
 
Trina D.
Trina D. (TrinaDrury)
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who knew? nice story
 
Gari
Gari (garijack)
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I've rescued turtles crossing the road, but it never occurred to me to even look for a salamander. I'll keep an eye out on my early morning walks.
 
Terry134
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That's so nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Krista
Krista (TollerLuv)
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I wonder if they put tunnels under the roads, like they do for small streams... would they use them?
 
Charlene R.
Charlene R. (cmrieger)
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Why did the salamander cross the road? Okay, okay...I just couldn't resist. Actually, this is very interesting. It never occurred to me that people would assist in salamander crossings. Although, I have heard stories of people assisting turtles make it safely across the road in parts of New Jersey.
 
Cindy C.
Cindy C. (ladyboarder9669)
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That's sad. Build the tunnels!!
 
KELLY W.
KELLY W. (KWILLIAMS1)
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What an interesting story and I am glad to see people are out there trying to help. I sure hope they will get the money for the tunnels. Continue to get the media involved.
 
kathy m.
kathy m. (jakeslave)
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oh god this is so funny but if they didnt do that i agree the whole world would change...was in charlotte nc over the weekend and there was one on a bush at my motel...i watched him for so long i bet they wanted to call the e squad for the nut staring at the bushes in the parking lot
 
dogsrsuper
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Love it! I'd be out there helping if I was in the area. Hopefully they can build the tunnels soon- safer for the amphibians as well as the humans who are trying to help out.
 
sebogard
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I'm glad people are helping them cross. I hope they do build that tunnel to help even more make it to the other side.
 
KColey
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Interesting story, I didn't know anything like this was going on. A tunnel would be very useful for them!
 
azzurrapl
azzurrapl
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costly but useful. don't know where the money will come from though?
 
Cheryle D.
Cheryle D. (1Westie)
7 months ago
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People wonder why go to the trouble? I wonder why not? Those little critters are here for a purpose. While I'm not a big reptile lover, they are living creatures and deserve to live just like people. If this many people were getting run over, the road would be closed. Tunnels sound like they would help, but I would think the frogs and salamanders might still need some help.
 
Kris
Kris (krisrep)
7 months ago
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I agree. I think it is sad that there are people who wonder why go to all the trouble.
 
suzzieQ
suzzieQ
7 months ago
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this is a really cool story. i wish more people cared about animals like this. it doesn't matter how big or small they are. good story
 
daryl b.
daryl b. (darylob)
7 months ago
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since this occurs every year maybe they could close the road during the season. it is such a shame. i know most try to avoid them but then there are those who get a perverse pleasure in killing them
 
azzurrapl
azzurrapl
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sometimes - they are so small too.... once I slowed down for some ducks and the car behind me didn't - so my car got hit? maybe if they only cross after dark - they could close the road? good idea.
 
Ann U.
Ann U. (chapel495)
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Glad to see help being provided for these salamanders.
 
Susan R.
Susan R. (Welela)
7 months ago
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People need to think of ways to help animals - not to destroy them. Every thing has a purpose.
 
Heather M.
Heather M. (hamv06)
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tunnels are a good idea...when you're in a car, you can't really stop for or see critters as small as that.
 
Carol L.
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I would love to see tunnels built, so many animals lose their lives because of urban sprawl, this has been the crossing for MANY years and since we have taken over we need to do something to make it easier for them to cross.. we own them that
 
daryl b.
daryl b. (darylob)
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as usual i agree with you my friend
 
cherries33
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Hate the sprawl; love the tunnel idea.
 
Gretchen S.
Gretchen S. (gbste)
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Tunnels would be the least we could do. A good use for stimulous money.
 
Sue L.
Sue L. (sueishere)
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Hope they get the tunnels! God bless the people who were so kind.
 
christina p.
christina p. (cpenn)
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i think the tunnel is a great idea.
 
Peggy
Peggy (Peg123)
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In the words of Meatloaf, They would do anything for love.
 
cherries33
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Ah, but he wouldn't do THAT. (Never knew what THAT was but presumably getting squished by traffic would be on the list.)
 
Lourie H.
Lourie H. (LourieH)
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I think this is great that people are taking time to help. Hopefully they will be able to put underground tunnels in.
 
brittany b.
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wow. poor salamanders. I'm glad these people are helping them.
 
Julie
Julie (TTFifi)
7 months ago
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This is a great story, it wonderful that people are getting out there to help these creatures. It is really nice to hear that they are taking their children. Young people need to know that t protecting our planet is extremely important. Getting them excited in something like this is a great starting point.
 
cherries33
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7 months ago
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Thats the kind of thing that will make a wonderful and educational impression on a child. And its great that kids will see their parents going out of their way to do good.
 
Jill Y.
Jill Y. (jt1021)
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What a really cool story!!! I would love to participate in something like this!!
 
Lynn
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It's great there are people who will do this....
 
cherries33
cherries33
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I agree. It gives you hope when you see people unselfishly doing good works.
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