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    An American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) tadpole rests at the bottom of a river in Northern California. These frogs are native to the eastern US and don't belong in the West, but they were introduced decades ago and have spread across California. Unfortunately in areas with bullfrogs native amphibians typically become scarce as the bullfrogs are larger and can eat them, outcompete them for food sources, and harbor amphibian disease.
    A northwestern pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata) in a cold water stream in California.  This species inhabits a variety of water bodies in its range from permanent streams and rivers to seasonal cattle ponds. Despite its adaptability populations have been declining and the species is considered threatened.
    The Dolloff cave spider (Meta dolloff) is often referred to as one of the rarest spiders of North America. It is also one of the few that are officially recognized as threatened speices. It only lives in a few caves in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.