Vernal Pool Facultative Species Many other animals take advantage of vernal pools, but vernal pools are not required for survival. Vernal pools provide a source of food or shelter for these species, and species may breed in vernal pools but are also adapted for reproduction in other wetland habitats. These animals are referred to as facultative species. Vernal pool facultative species include: * American Bullfrog * Eastern American Toad * Northern Green Frog * Spring Peeper * Red-spotted Newt * Spotted Turtle * Wood Turtle * Woodland Box Turtle (not pictured) American Bullfrog Red-spotted Newt Eastern American Toad Spotted Turtle Northern Green Frog Wood Turtle For more information on these animals, visit www.fishandboat.com. Spring Peeper www.fishandboat.com Pennsylvania Angler & Boater * January/February 2021 51http://www.fishandboat.com http://www.fishandboat.com