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The Oregon spotted frog once lived throughout Oregon; however, a now familiar narrative for threatened species, due to habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change, the frog has lost more than 80% of its historic range.
Story by Eden McCall
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An unassuming little drainage pond nestles between a yoga studio and and a housing complex along the Deschutes River in downtown Bend, Oregon. Bikers, dog walkers, and families using the adjacent sidewalks and trails often pass by without a second glance. But peer into the reeds on a warm spring afternoon and you just might catch the gaze of the rare aquatic resident that decided to move in—surprising locals and scientists alike.
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