Wandering salamanders control blood flow in their toes to improve grip and detachment, a finding that may inspire new ...

Discover the surprising secret behind the climbing abilities of salamanders. Scientists reveal how transparent toe tips help them adjust grip and detachment.

When viewing close-ups of wandering salamanders climbing up surfaces, he and camera assistant William Goldenberg noticed that blood rushed into the tips of the creatures' toes right before they ...

Scientists found that wandering salamanders control blood flow in their toe tips, helping them grip and release surfaces.

His research then found that wandering salamanders can finely control and regulate blood flow to each side of their toe tips.