Cape May Court House in Middle Township in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Eastern Tiger Salamanders in New Jersey

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 30, 2022

1. Eastern Tiger Salamanders in New Jersey Marker

Inscription. The Eastern Tiger Salamanders presence here in New Jersey is trouble. Once prevalent in many areas of the state, habitat destruction and barriers such as roads and housing developments between ponds had led to genetic isolation of small groups. They were put on the state's Endangered Species list in 1974 when only 19 breeding sites were found in Cape May, Atlantic and Cumberland counties. In 2009 only a dozen breeding sites were confirmed, all within Cape May County.

Erected by Cape May County Park and Zoo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 39° 6.089′ N, 74° 48.808′ W. Marker is in Middle Township, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is in Cape May Court House. Marker can be reached from County Park Road west of North Main Street (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 707 N Main St, Cape May Court House NJ 08210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Headstart Program (here, next to this marker); Emperor Tamarin (within shouting distance of this marker); Common Marmoset (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Save the Golden Lion Tamarin (about 500 feet

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away); Snow Leopard Conservation (about 600 feet away); Camelids (about 700 feet away); Elk (Wapiti) (about 700 feet away); Numar (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middle Township.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 30, 2022

2. Eastern Tiger Salamanders in New Jersey Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.