Vermont was an independent country prior to becoming a state. The Republic of Vermont was proclaimed in July, 1777 and ceased to exist when it joined the United States in 1791. Vermont is one of four states having had a brief history of being an independent country; California, Hawaii, and Texas are the other three.
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Lithobates pipiens - Northern leopard frogs are found throughout Canada and the United States. A green or light brown spotted coloration is the most common pattern associating the leopard frog to the spotted leopards of Africa and Asia. The spots are missing from individuals of a third color scheme known as brunsi. Leopard frogs prefer habitats around slow moving waters with decent aquatic vegetation; ponds, swamps, and marshy areas are ideal. They are tolerate to cold climates and can survive in elevations up to 3,300 meters.
