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
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);
Venture to find the Western Redback Salamander
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
Northern Two-lined Salamanders (Eurycea bislineata) during the drought
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
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
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
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
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
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
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