The elusive Jefferson salamanders may go on their annual exodus this Thursday evening in Halton Hills.
Each year, the Turtle Guardians pull double duty to help keep the salamanders safe during their trek at a location in rural Halton Hills . Urbanization, the draining of wetlands and resource extraction have caused their numbers to plummet, making protecting them a high priority. By comparison, cousin species like the spotted salamander are far less affected by human activity.
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