The Southern Torrent Salamander is one of those secretive creatures you almost never see unless you know exactly where to look. Tiny, cold-loving, and perfectly…
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Columbia Torrent Salamander
The Columbia Torrent Salamander (Rhyacotriton kezeri) is a small, secretive amphibian that’s perfectly adapted to life in the cold, fast-moving streams of the Pacific Northwest….
Olympic Torrent Salamander
Meet the Olympic Torrent Salamander, a small but fascinating amphibian found in the cool, misty forests of the Pacific Northwest. This little creature is a…
Cascade Torrent Salamander
The Cascade Torrent Salamander is a small, secretive amphibian that lives in fast-flowing, cold mountain streams. These little guys are specially adapted to life in…
Red Salamander
The Red Salamander is one of those amphibians that tends to stop people in their tracks—its bright, fire-engine red body is hard to miss. Found…
West Virginia Spring Salamander
The West Virginia Spring Salamander is one of the rarest amphibians in the United States — and possibly the most elusive. Found only in a…
Berry Cave Salamander
The Berry Cave Salamander is a rare and mysterious amphibian that lives most of its life in total darkness. Native to just a few caves…
Spring Salamander
If you ever find yourself flipping over a rock in a cool, forested stream in the eastern U.S., you might get lucky and spot the…
Tennessee Cave Salamander
If you’ve ever imagined a creature that looks like it belongs in a fantasy novel, the Tennessee Cave Salamander might be it. With its pale,…
Many-lined Salamander
The Many-lined Salamander (Stereochilus marginatus) isn’t the flashiest amphibian in the forest, but it’s definitely one of the most interesting—especially if you’re into secretive, stream-loving…