Amanda and Steve discuss the conservation efforts for the western toad on Whidbey Island, including the challenges faced by the species due to rapid development and habitat destruction. They also explore the potential of using remote sensing approaches, such as bioacoustic monitoring and environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling techniques, to detect and understand the behavior of the species.
WDFW Western Toad Calls: https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-05/western_toad.mp3
Report Toad Sighting to WDFW: https://wdfw.wa.gov/get-involved/report-observations
Report Toad Sighting to WEAN:
