Ever since the team began to operate, the bio-census to these four wetlands has been our daily routine. We are devoted to the observation of  both faunal and botanical new residents as well as the water and diet  in these four wetlands.

      The instructor said that the purpose of Biology Call is to find out the reasons which interfere with the growth of creatures. Thus, if we find a large number of specific dead species, we'll busy ourselves with inquiring the causes of death and try to drive them away. Hopefully the ecosystem in these wetlands could be steady as soon as possible, so the main cause of death will be the seasonal element but other short-
   ( Woodwardia prolifera and its adventitious bud )  term variations.

       It is necessary to look up more  information during observation. And to know the names is the first step to observe. It is lucky to have so many books related to wetlands in the library at school. Besides, science teachers and websites  are also very good resources.

       Well, are you ready? Please take these quizzes first: What's the difference between Cyathea lepifera (J. Sm. ex Hook.) Copel and spinulose tree fern? What kind of fern is it in the picture at right side? Why do its leaves bud? （Please check the answers from our fern interpreter, Yi-Kai , or look at the study he put on the website.)

        The amount of the botanical species  inside and beside the wetlands has been more than 100 after their establishment. Although animals are movable, there are still around 10-20 species being seen.       In order to understand these species and their ecological environment, we have learned and experienced ecology with the instructor on every Saturday. To encounter these creatures made us excited, however, the great number of dead fish also made us sorrowful.  In addition, we also do overall bio-census on the four wetlands for twice both in summer and autumn to monitor the invasive species and ecological stability.  Even though we haven't known each creature's name yet, we'll still try our best to find them out. Please check the following link to see the plentiful species in these artificial wetlands. 
　

 (Animals Roll Call) by Yi-Chen

       The following picture is taken when I released the crab I raised. I've been missing it since the release. However, it was so shy that it's hard to take a shot. So this is the only picture of crabs.

        In the wetlands at school, there are lots of animals which we might not know all of them. And let me introduce them to you!

        Firstly, let us introduce the amphibious creatures in the wetlands.  They are bullfrogs (male and adult form) , Chinese bullfrogs (adult form), Rana l. limmocharis, Hyla chinensis, Rana adenopleura, Rana guenther, and Bufo melanosticus.  These frogs lay lots of eggs in the wetlands. Secondly, we also found some fish including Oryzias latipes, Gambusia affinis(Baird et Girard), and Crucian carp(Carassius auratus )。The insects we've found are Orthetrum glaucum, Crocothemis servilia servilia、Crocothemis servilia servilia, Neurothemis ramburii (female and spawn), Anax nigrofasciatus nigrofasciatus,  Pantala flavescens, codes trivialis , Agriocnemis femina oryzae, Coeliccia cyanomelas、Coeliccia cyanomelas Ris, Pseudagrion pilidorsum pilidorsum, Ischnura senegalenisis, Aquarlus elongatus (Water Strider), Notonectidae  and other larvae.
　

       Don't you think it's amazing that we can see so many creatures at school? As long as you pay more attention to observe, you'll find lots of aquatic rarely seen in the wetland.