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    • Frogs Rebound

    Tailed frog populations in the blast zone were nearly annihilated. However, after the streams cleared, scientists noticed that – not only had tailed frog tadpoles bounced back – they were thriving.

    Chuck Hawkins, Aquatic Ecologist

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