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Fire Island National SeashoreWilliam Floyd Estate manor house and outbuildings among trees in full summer foliage.
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Fire Island National Seashore
Amphibians
 
Around 30 species of reptiles and amphibians live within or visit Fire Island National Seashore, from giant leatherback sea turtles to the secretive Fowler's toad.
 
Fowler’s toad (Bufo woodhousei fowleri) and the bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) are amphibian species identified on Fire Island. A greater number of species are found at the William Floyd Estate. 
Close-up view of roots and sand grains beneath golden stems.  

Did You Know?
Tiny rootlets of the American beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata) and mycorrhyzal fungi hold together the grains of sand that make up sand dunes on Fire Island. You can help protect the dunes by not walking or driving over the beach grass.
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Last Updated: September 10, 2006 at 00:46 EST