Which Bay Area Salamander Are You?
What salamanders live in the Bay Area? Ahh yes, salamanders. The under-appreciated amphibians, second to their more well-known and vocal (if slightly obnoxious) cousin the frog. For these slimy critters,...
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Traffic Is Driving A Newt Massacre in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Citizen scientists tracking roadkill on Alma Bridge Road have counted an astonishing number of dead newts this season.
Which Bay Area Salamanders Drop Their Tails?
How does a salamander drop its tail, and how many times can it do it?
Land of the Salamander
North America has more kinds of salamanders--the tailed, mostly four-legged amphibians--than any other continent. Your backyard is probably full of them right now!
Alligator keeper and salamander seeker
When we put out the call for photos to go along with our forthcoming salamander feature by David Rains Wallace, I wasn’t sure what to expect. How many local salamander...
Naming the ‘fire lizards’ of the world
For an animal that's been given mythic properties, the salamanders of the world have some pretty colorful names.
At Home Under the Log
A world awaits discovery under almost any humble log in winter, whether it’s in your backyard or deep in the woods. Lift that log and make some new discoveries. Just...
The Frog Days of Winter
On rainy days, wildlife watching outdoors is probably not at the top of your list, but there is one group of animals that reigns supreme during this season: amphibians. Salamanders,...
