Lydia has always had a love for nature, and a big heart for all critters, big or small. Her dream job is to be a paleontologist.
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Receive Text UpdatesAll things reptiles and amphibian, both living and extinct. She loves to find frogs, snakes, and wants to have an axolotl for a pet.
"Mudpuppy for sure." - Reptiles and amphibians being her favorite class of animals, she's always wanted to find a mudpuppy in the wild. Critter bucket list!
Anything that involves hikes, birding, and looking under rocks for creepy crawlies. While the other kids are at the park, Lydia is usually off in the field or woodline.
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