On Prince Edward Island, fragmentation of suitable amphibian habitat results from two activities - forestry and agriculture. I have recently initiated projects to concerning the impact of fragmentation on amphibian populations on various parts of the island, including Prince Edward Island National Park. Our short-term objective in this project is to assess the current status of various species of amphibians in a variety of adjacent aquatic and terrestrial habitats around PEI, with particular emphasis on the occurrence and timing of movements between them. In addition, we expect this project to form the basis for a longer term monitoring program to determine the abundance and distribution of amphibians on the island. Prince Edward Island Herpetofaunal Atlas Amphibians are in the news a lot these days.
Many populations tend to be declining throughout the world.
There are a number of potential causes for these declines - habitat fragmentation, pesticide use, exotic species introductions, increased UV exposure, etc. Little is known about the status of amphibians of Prince Edward Island. The reptilian fauna is even less diverse, consisting of three species of snakes. We have recently initiated a Herpetofaunal Atlas project to obtain more information of PEI amphibians and reptiles. Meagan Osepchook M. Sc.