Re: [vernalpool] Amphibian Residents for Classroom

On a personal level I don't like to see wild animals in classrooms. IMHO I feel it sends the wrong message to the students. We don't have a right to take an animal from its habitat even for educational value. As a wildlife Rehabilitator specializing in turtles, I feel that wild animals should never be taken into captivity so we can just observe them. It could disrupt their life cycle far too much even in a short time. I think field trips to observe the creatures in their natural habitat are a much better value for the students, then to see them caged against their will.

I hope that I didn't offend anyone, this is just how I feel.

Carol

On Mar 18, 2012, at 10:26 AM, KestrelE wrote:

> Hello, I am looking for gray tree frogs and / or eastern newts who could be residents of a middle school science classroom from soon until mid - June. We are doing some vernal pool and general ecosystem studies. I have experience caring for these. Not sure if I need an educational permit, as well. Does anyone know of anywhere I can find these, or do you have some you could allow my classroom to hold onto until June? If it's better, we can keep them permanently or release them to site of capture after the school year is over, all depending on situation and what is best for the animals. There are no non native animals in the classroom and the amphibians will not be handled by students, only observed.
> Thanks,
> Jessica
>
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