Mori Point Frog Ponds

A restored pond in Mori Point.

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Mori's freshwater frog ponds are home to our threatened amphibious friends, the California red-legged frog. The ponds are ideal habitat for these cute lil' leapers, and a scenic location for humans to enjoy as well. The ponds are the result of extensive restoration work here in the 32-acre wetlands, made possible by the community's stalwart resistance to a slew of development proposals over two decades.

The red-legged frogs are threatened by habitat loss and predation from invasive species such as bullfrogs. Habitat like the ponds give their numbers a chance to recover. Oddly enough, the San Francisco garter snake, which is critically endangered, finds red-legged frogs and their tadpoles delicious. As a result, both species hang out near the ponds, so keep your eyes peeled!