New Published Research: Long-term Viability of Flatwoods Salamander Populations
Houston Chandler
Views:70 views An adult Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander observed during annual breeding migrations in Florida. – Ben Stegenga Supporting…
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Flatwoods Salamander Pond Research
Ben Stegenga
Launching long-term research projects this summer, our Georgia field crew, led by Ben, installed water monitoring wells in ephemeral ponds within pine flatwoods habitat. These ponds are crucial for Flatwoods Salamander recovery efforts, providing essential data for their conservation.
Northern Spring Salamanders, a Jewel of the Forest
Kiley Briggs
It wasn’t until high school that I encountered Vermont’s largest stream salamander, the Northern Spring Salamander… I uncovered a 7-inch-long bright orange salamander that nearly knocked my socks off.
Hybrid Salamanders Blurring the Lines Between Species
Blue-spotted and Jefferson Salamanders cannot breed with each other; they are distinct species. However, there is group of hybrids that can breed with either of the pure species.
A new siren species
Views:920 views The newly described Siren sphagnicola – Pierson Hill The identification and description of life on Earth…
The Four-toed Salamander
Considered by some as a crown jewel of nighttime road searches, the Four-toed Salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum) tops off around 3 inches and is thinner than a pencil.
Tiger Salamanders
In most of North America, warm winter rains are a sure sign that ambystomatid salamanders will be on the move from their subterranean retreats towards breeding ponds.
Mudpuppies: The Winter Salamander
With each trip in and out of the snow encrusted river, layer upon layer of ice built up on my waders… Many passersby asked what we were doing, and none correctly guessed we were looking for giant aquatic salamanders.