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Road Salts and their effects on Salamanders

During the winter, much of North America uses road salts in order to reduce ice coverage on roads and highways. Unfortunately, these salts have a negative impact on all aquatic life living beside or adjacent to these roads. Road salts

admin January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 Blogs No Comments Read more

Fall 2018 Salamanders

The last few days I have had the opportunity to go out and document some end-of-the-year salamanders. Even though it was quite chilly outside (5 Degrees C/41 F) I managed to find four forms of salamanders; Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum);

admin October 24, 2018December 24, 2018 Blogs, Salamander Observations 2 Comments Read more

Venture to find the Western Redback Salamander

Western Red-back Salamander (Plethodon vehiculum)

In my native Ontario, I have encountered the diminutive Eastern Red-back Salamander (Plethodon cinereus) many times. However, this year I had the opportunity to observe the larger Western Red-backed Salamander (P. vehiculum). To see this species I had to travel

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Northern Two-lined Salamanders (Eurycea bislineata) during the drought

Northern Two-lined Salamander

The Northern Two-lined Salamander (Eurycea bislineata) is a water-oriented salamander often occupying areas in or around streams, stream beds, and small rivers. Northern Two-lined Salamanders occupy a large geographical area throughout Northeastern North American, often much larger range then other salamanders in

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The Northern Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus porphyriticus)

Living in the northern foothold of the Appalachians in the Canadian province of Quebec is the Northern Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus porphyriticus). These salamanders are listed as Threatened by COSEWIC (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) due

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Ontarioʼs Lone Eurycea Salamander

The genus Eurycea is made up of some twenty-seven salamander species. These are commonly referred to as stream or brook salamanders, due to the preferred habitats of some species. However, aside from streams these salamanders may also be found in

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Late Autumn Salamandering

As the summer slips away and cooler temperatures move in, most people would assume that the time to observe reptiles and amphibians has past. But Autumn is one of the best times to encounter salamanders, as these amphibians prefer cooler

admin October 25, 2017December 24, 2018 Blogs 1 Comment Read more

Anglers/Fishermen In a Great Position to Help Salamanders!

Salamanders are one of the most at-risk groups of animals in the world! Around half of all known species are in serious decline. Many are threatened with extinction. Individuals who spend a lot of time enjoying the great outdoors often

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Southern Appalachian Mountains Salamandering

On October 1st, 2016, I headed out for a week to explore and collect observational records of salamanders in the Southern Appalachian Mountains region. The area is one of the most diverse salamander locales in the world, home to a

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First Autumn Salamander Encounters!

Including two of the rarest species to occur in Canada! From September 22-25 I headed out to collect observational records & data on salamanders in several areas. This includes the Thousand Islands Region along the edge of Southern, Ontario and

admin September 27, 2016 Blogs 1 Comment Read more
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