Tucked away in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, the Fourche Mountain Salamander is one of those hidden gems that even seasoned hikers might walk right…
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Shenandoah Mountain Salamander
Tucked away in the misty forests of Virginia and West Virginia, the Shenandoah Mountain Salamander (Plethodon virginia) is a small, secretive amphibian that most people…
Caddo Mountain Salamander
The Caddo Mountain Salamander is a hidden gem of the Arkansas highlands. Found only in a small slice of the world, this secretive lungless salamander…
Yonahlossee Salamander
The Yonahlossee Salamander is a striking amphibian found in the cool Appalachian Mountains. With its dark body and bold reddish back patch, it’s one of…
Red-legged Salamander
The Red-legged Salamander (Plethodon shermani) might not be the most famous amphibian out there, but it’s definitely one of the more striking ones. As the…
Coeur d’Alene Salamander
The Coeur d’Alene Salamander is a secretive little amphibian with a cool story. This slender salamander is found only in a few tucked-away corners of…
Southern Red-backed Salamander
The Southern Red-backed Salamander is one of those little forest creatures that’s easy to miss if you’re not looking closely — but once you do…
Cheoah Bald Salamander
The Cheoah Bald Salamander is a small, secretive amphibian found only in a tiny patch of the southern Appalachian Mountains. This species is super local…
Northern Gray-cheeked Salamander
If you’re hiking through the cool, misty forests of the Appalachian Mountains, you might be lucky enough to spot the Northern Gray-cheeked Salamander. This elusive…
Blue Ridge Gray-cheeked Salamander
If you’re hiking through the misty forests of western North Carolina and happen to turn over a damp log, you might just spot the elusive…