Next time you’re walking through fallen leaves in a forest, keep an eye out for the Eastern red-backed salamander—a small ...

Unfortunately some kinds of salamanders, including the Shenandoah salamander, are declining rapidly and are now protected by the Endangered Species Act. The Shenandoah salamander is a small, ...

Unfortunately some kinds of salamanders, including the Shenandoah salamander, are declining rapidly and are now protected by the Endangered Species Act. The Shenandoah salamander is a small, ...

Mudpuppies have been introduced into many other lakes by people using them as a fish bait. An even larger species is the hellbender, a big fleshy salamander of river bottoms. In New York, only a few ...

Perhaps the strangest-looking animal in this catch was a species dubbed Eurycea rathbuni, now known as the Texas blind salamander. Upon discovery, herpetologist Leonhard Stejneger described them ...

Field surveys carried out over four years suggest the Chinese giant salamander has all but disappeared from its natural habitat. In contrast, millions of the animals live in commercial farms ...

They found it has several key salamander traits, but was not part of the modern group of salamanders. Their results are reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The specimen is ...

This story ran in the April 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. More than 20 million years ago a salamander hatchling less than three-quarters of an inch long met a traumatic end.

Salamander Resort & Spa also features an expansive equestrian facility, allowing guests to test their horseback riding skills (for an additional fee). For something more relaxing, make an ...

Most guests love their stays at this Salamander outpost (formerly the Mandarin Oriental) thanks to its array of amenities, including the Salamander Spa and indoor swimming pool. The ...