If you’re hiking through California’s Sierra Nevada foothills during springtime rains, you might just spot a small, slow-moving amphibian meandering across the trail—the Sierra newt….
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California Newt
The California Newt is one of the West Coast’s most iconic amphibians, with its bright orange belly and slow, deliberate movements. This land-loving newt might…
Red-bellied Newt
There’s no mistaking the Red-bellied Newt. This striking little amphibian from Northern California wears its name proudly, thanks to the deep, brick-red belly that makes…
Rough-skinned Newt
The Rough-skinned Newt might look like just another small, brown salamander at first glance, but don’t let its unassuming appearance fool you — it packs…
Lesser Siren
The Lesser Siren is one of the weirdest-looking amphibians in North America — and that’s saying something. It looks more like an eel crossed with…
Patch-nosed Salamander
Say hello to the Patch-nosed Salamander (Urspelerpes brucei) — one of the smallest salamanders in the United States and the only member of its genus….
Alabama Waterdog
The Alabama Waterdog is a fully aquatic salamander that spends its entire life underwater. Found only in parts of Alabama, it’s a species with a…
Dwarf Waterdog
The Dwarf Waterdog is a fully aquatic salamander with a secretive lifestyle that keeps it mostly hidden under rocks and submerged logs. Although it’s not…
Neuse River Waterdog
The Neuse River Waterdog is a fully aquatic salamander found only in North Carolina. It’s a bit of a local legend—secretive, unusual-looking, and rarely seen…
Red River Mudpuppy
The Red River Mudpuppy is one of those amphibians that seems to break the rules. It spends its entire life underwater, it keeps its feathery…