Catalogue and journal, v1563
Page 437
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W. Reiner 1949 Journal 20 June Millard Co., to 2.0 mi. SW Joseph Sever Co. looking further earlier in year when dampen. Saw in canyon and captured 1 Thamnophis elegans, 1 Sceloporus undulatus (?). S. graciosus also present. Impressed, as have been over entire state, by number and variety of ants. Probably 3 out of 4 rocks or logs turned with ants beneath. Could this be reason why reptiles and amphibians which like to hid under such objects appear to be so rare. One of good conifer stands 5.0 mi. SSE Scipio in mountains to W, another, 9.2 SSE Scipio in mountains to W. Continued SW from Salina on U.S. 89 to locality where camp set up for night. After being in bed for most of an hour R. Stebbins thought he heard an amphibian calling in distance. Followed call to pond and reservoir perhaps half mile away. Captured 3 adult [illegible] of Buefo woodhouseii, and 1 young R. pipiens. Watched last [illegible] sing for several minutes before capture, responded beautifully to imitations made by R. Stebbins. They must hear air borne vibrations! A beautiful and impressive show!