Younger
Lagoon is part of the natural range of many amphibians. Several
so-called exotic species, or non-California natives, are
also found here.
Amphibians
are dependant on water because they must keep their skin wet in
order to breathe and they enshroud their eggs in moisture in order
for them to grow. It is during the seasonal flooding that
most amphibians, such as the bullfrog,
the Pacific treefrog,
and the endangered Red-Legged
Frog are able to live near the Lagoon. During the rest
of the year they are known to live at nearby freshwater Antonellis
Pond, and will not usually travel to the Lagoon because it is just
too salty to survive. Plus, even though you may not see these
amphibians, you are very likely to hear
them!
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