A blue-spotted salamander is pictured during a previous year’s salamander migration. (Photo courtesy of Jill Leonard) MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette has announced that it will be closing a portion ...

Now, Hill worries they may be losing their chance at federal protection.

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Appalachia’s iconic salamander was slated for federal ...

Wisconsin Public Radio It’s toad-ally over. Amphibian- and reptile-lovers would no longer be able to collect native wild snakes, ...

New research finds the U.S. trade in non-native amphibians for pets likely relies on illegal imports and captive breeding.

It’s toad-ally over. Amphibian- and reptile-lovers would no longer be able to collect native wild snakes, frogs or turtles and keep them as pets in Wisconsin. They would also be barred from entering ...

There is a creature living in the ancient canals of Mexico City that seems to exist outside the normal rules of biology. It smiles at you. It keeps the feathery gills of a baby for its entire life. It ...

It’s time to say goodbye to my giant, loud, and unforgettable salamander, who’s been a huge part of my exotic pet journey. Whether it’s relocation or rehoming, this emotional farewell is packed with ...

The California tiger salamander relies on seasonal ponds to breed. But for decades, the species has been under pressure from non-native salamanders introduced in the 1950s and 1960s for use as fishing ...

Scientists have identified a new salamander species in the remote páramo of Chirripó National Park, highlighting our country’s rich biodiversity and the pressing challenges facing high-altitude ...

A pair of studies from UT Austin offer insights into these keystone species. Eureycea salamanders (left, credit: Yaqing Li) and Ambystoma salamanders (right, credit: David Ledesma) feature in two ...