GEORGETOWN, Texas (AP) — A study finds a rare salamander in Central Texas that could be classified as endangered apparently does not roam far from home.
The Austin American-Statesman (http://bit.ly/OGm8Gj ) reports details on a five-year review of the Georgetown salamander were presented Tuesday to the Williamson County Commission. The creature could be listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The study by Southwestern University professor Ben Pierce was partly funded by the county’s conservation foundation.
Pierce estimates two springs have as many as 200 adult Georgetown salamanders. He says the creatures do not appear to move far from the mouth of springs. Commissioner Lisa Birkman says that could be important when determining how large an area needs to be preserved.
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Information from: Austin American-Statesman, http://www.statesman.com
