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Hellbender Salamander could be found at the bottom of most East Tennessee freshwater streams but they face threats from activities that degrade water quality. According to CBD, throughout their 15 ...

Since 2006, the Lycoming College Clean Water Institute (CWI) has been studying and working to conserve the Eastern hellbender, a species of giant salamander native to the eastern United States.

ABOVE: LAUREN DIAZ W hen Clemson University master’s student Lauren Diaz set out to study the ecology of hellbender salamanders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) in the streams of western North Carolina, ...

Hellbender. Credit: Tierra Curry / Center for Biological Diversity. Image is available for media use. The Center for Biological Diversity is a national, nonprofit conservation organization with more ...

The Hellbender is a giant, aquatic salamander that has experienced severe population declines throughout its range. It is a sensitive species and there are a number of factors contributing to its ...

Part of a statewide conservation effort, Indian Creek High School students’ rearing of an endangered salamander species has ...

Since the agency denied protection for other eastern hellbender populations, in 2021 we sued, securing a 2024 deadline for a new decision. The Service finally proposed their protection in December ...

The Help the Hellbender Project is a joint project involving partners from across the country. The conservation outreach continues as the team shares how important it is that our household and farm ...

Indian Creek High School's Natural Resource Program, in collaboration with the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District ...

The popular eatery gained popularity over the years among those traveling in the Tucker County area for its oversized burritos and unique name, which draws from the hellbender salamander that can ...