If you’re hiking through the Ozark mountains and spot a tiny, slender salamander with a striking wavy stripe down its back, you’ve likely met the…
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Three-toed Amphiuma
The Three-toed Amphiuma (Amphiuma tridactylum) is one of those creatures that makes you do a double take. At first glance, it might look like an…
Hellbender
The Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) might have one of the wildest names in the amphibian world — and it looks just as unforgettable. This giant, fully…
Ocmulgee Slimy Salamander
If you’re exploring the forests of central Georgia and happen to lift a log or turn over a rock, you might spot a shy little…
Sequoyah Slimy Salamander
If you’re hiking through the forested hills of the southern Appalachians and flip over a damp log or rock, you might meet the elusive Sequoyah…
Louisiana Slimy Salamander
The Louisiana Slimy Salamander is a secretive little creature that’s easy to overlook — unless you know where (and when) to look. True to its…
Kiamichi Slimy Salamander
The Kiamichi Slimy Salamander is a rare and secretive amphibian that lives in just a small corner of the United States. If you’ve never heard…
Mississippi Slimy Salamander
The Mississippi Slimy Salamander (Plethodon mississippi) is a land-dwelling amphibian with a name that’s almost as fun as the creature itself. As part of the…
Southeastern Slimy Salamander
Meet the Southeastern Slimy Salamander, a secretive little amphibian that plays hard to get. Named for the sticky slime it uses as a defense mechanism,…
Northern Slimy Salamander
The Northern Slimy Salamander definitely lives up to its name. This secretive amphibian is known for the sticky, glue-like slime it produces when threatened —…