Most amphibians wait for the warmth of springtime before they become active, but Jefferson salamanders run on a different ...

Once the giant salamanders crossed the two-foot mark, they were able to feast on crabs, frogs, and fish, catapulting them to ...

Some salamanders begin their spring migration in the deep cold. New field research shows how they stay active without ...

The world's hotspot for salamanders might be less vulnerable to species extinction from global warming than previously believed, according to new research about to be published in Science Advances ...

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While most Kentuckians are dreaming of the beach life during cold winter days, an entire group of wildlife is thriving while its surroundings chill out.

Q. Salamanders come in many colors and are widespread, yet they seem to be one of the least-appreciated groups of animals. Most of my friends have never even seen one. What interesting facts could I ...

Researchers have documented in a vertical wind tunnel the amazing ability of one species of salamander -- which spends its entire life in the tops of redwoods -- to parachute, glide and maneuver in ...

Axolotls, the frilly-headed salamanders that stay in their tadpole' form forever, have the ability to completely regrow their thymus, according to recent research.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In East Tennessee, there are cows resting and homes swallowed by greenery. Salamanders like Henry are out there too, but Henry lives in a lab at the Center for Wildlife Health.

Salamanders, like frogs and toads, are amphibians. This means they lead "double lives" spending their early existence as aquatic larvae which undergo metamorphosis, transforming into land-based ...

The southern Appalachian Mountains are home to 10 percent of global salamander diversity. But current predictions indicate that 70 to 85 percent of this habitat will become unsuitable for salamanders ...