
The Gidler: Nature’s Hidden Guardian of Freshwater Ecosystems
Imagine wading through a crystal-clear pond when a peculiar creature darts past—its tadpole-like body gliding effortlessly, tail whipping like a fifth limb. Meet the gidler, an amphibian so vital to North America’s freshwater ecosystems that its absence could unravel the delicate balance of life beneath the surface. While its name might sound like a whimsical folklore character,…