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Politics colors view of frog and toad debate





Yosemite toads swim near Tioga Pass. A male toad is embracing the larger, multicolored female. Federal protected status for frogs and toads would not result in forest and parkland closures, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife spokesperson said.Both sides believe there’s a lot riding on a proposal that would give federal protection to three endangered amphibians in the Sierra.
Opponents like Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock say that people would lose if the animals win...

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