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This is where you will compile the bibliography for your Wikipedia assignment. Add the name and/or notes about what each source covers, then use the "Cite" button to generate the citation for that source.

National Park Service (2019-02-4). "Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs – Sequoia & Kings Canyon"
- The NPS is involved with preservation of nature and is a peer-reviewed scientific journal so it should be a reliable source. It covers the endangered nature of the species in depth so it is helpful.
Conservation | Aquarium of the Pacific. "Mountain Yellow-legged Frog"
- The Aquarium of the Pacific is a well-known organization that engages in conservation efforts so it should be a reliable source. It covers conservation efforts by the organization.
U.S Fish & Wildlife Service. "Mountain Yellow-legged Frog"
- The U.S Fish & Wildlife Service is a government agency that protects endangered species so it should be a reliable source. It covers a variety of mountain yellow-legged frog characteristics such as life cycle, behavior and habitat.
Sierra Forest Legacy (2014-04-29). “Sierra Nevada Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog (Rana sierrae and Rana muscosa)”
- Sierra Forest Legacy is an organization that started in 1996 that targets environmental and ecological issues of the Sierra Nevada. This organization mainly focuses on forest and animal restoration, so it is a reliable source when looking for information about endangered species.
United States Department of Agriculture (2014). “MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG CONSERVATION ASSESSMENT for the SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS OF CALIFORNIA, USA”
- The United States Department of Agriculture is a government-associated department overseeing agriculture, forestry, etc. in the USA. This assessment is an in-depth case study and gives quality insight on the past of the Mountain Yellow-Tailed Frog and the progression of its endangerment.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (2012-07-13). “Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog 5-year Review: Summary and Evaluation”
- This study was made and presented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service is the only government-affiliated department whose main focus is wildlife, plants, and fish, which makes them a solid source for covering the mountain yellow-legged frog.

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