What salamander species do you like? Between the big boys, the itty bitty boys, the Mississippi boys, the inner city boys, and the pretty boys, there are a lot to enjoy. In fact, the US boasts the highest number of salamander species in the world. The Appalachian Region in the eastern part of the country is the global hotspot of salamander diversity; around 80 species can be found there. However, several western states host a large number of species too. California has more than 50. Note that sa

Most salamanders live in streams and under rocks or logs, but the wandering salamander has a high-flying lifestyle. These 13-centimeter-long amphibians spend much or all of their lives in coastal redwoods, some of the tallest trees in the world. Now, a laboratory study shows how they can descend by jumping, slowing their fall by spreading their limbs like a skydiver. Learn more: https://fcld.ly/g45xj1f #ScienceReels | Science

Saving Hellbender Salamanders

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