Larger prey is taken by some, including the bullfrog which can ingest ducklings and small mammals nearly its own size. Mass movements to breeding sites often occur with the first warm rains of late winter and early spring. Most species are nocturnal. Spotted Salamander woods Marbled Salamander variety Red-spotted Newt ponds. Usually found near water.
Activity peaks in evening.
Although often found near water, many reptiles are adapted to life on dry land. They have well-developed lungs and their skin is covered with scales or plates. Most reptiles lay large leathery eggs in concealed nests. Some, including eight snake species at ICNA, have live-born young. Unlike amphibians, young reptiles resemble their parents from birth and do not undergo a separate larval stage.