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Streams are unique habitats that are home to many different species of amphibian. But,  do changes in stream dynamics effect amphibian lifecycles? And if so, how?  This week I am joined by researcher, Madaline Cochrane and we discuss her paper, "Individual growth rates and size at metamorphosis increase with watershed area in a stream salamander." We focus our discussion on her work with Gyrinophilus porphyriticus (AKA the Spring Salamander) and how growth rate, behavior, and reproduction are all affected by variations in a stream biome.To read the paper please check out:https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ecy.4217Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian husbandry needs, visit https://exo-terra.com/ or your local dealer. To support the show by becoming a patron, for merch, In Situ Ecosystems discounts and more visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

This week I am joined again by Ben Baker of Fantastic Frogs. In Episode 160, Ben and I discussed a host of topics including his tenure as a zoo keeper and frog breeder. In this week's episode we continue our conversation with a deep dive into more of Ben's career and insights. We discuss Ben's experiences tracking and studying wild Golden Mantella, the long term sustainability of captive frog genetics, tuataras in a zoo setting,  and is there a positive aspect to importing wild caught amphibians under the right circumstances.Be sure to check out https://fantasticfrogs.co.uk/This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreationsTo Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

This week I am joined by Zach Porritt.  Zach has built one of the largest and most impressive dart frog enclosures in the hobby - A full sized greenhouse! Join us for our discussion into how the greenhouse was constructed, planted and stocked, and how his  Phyllobates terribilis behave, feed and breed in such a large environment. This week's episode is sponsored by the frog breeder merch store, https://the-frog-breeder-merch.myspreadshop.com/  Exo-Terra is a proud sponsor of this week's show. Visit exo-terra.com or your local dealer for all your reptile and amphibian needs.To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastFor Zach's content checkout  https://www.instagram.com/a.life.exotic and https://www.youtube.com/@ALifeExotic