The spotted salamander is Ohio's state amphibian. This one was discovered in a vernal pond at Indian Creek MetroPark in Reily Township. Salamanders are important indicator species. They are very ...

As a private university expands its footprint and threatens the amphibian’s habitat, residents are voicing their opposition ...

A spotted salamander. Yellow spots are a warning that it secretes a toxic chemical when threatened. Their only tie to their fishy ancestry is that most need to return to the water to lay eggs ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice today of its intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to decide whether the yellow-spotted woodland ...

Bob Dunn, CEO of Landmark Development, said in an interview that he understands residents' concerns but that he can't promise that there will be no impact to the spotted salamanders and the vernal ...

According to the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, “Spotted salamanders, wood frogs, spring peepers and other amphibians will venture out from the woods to make their way to ...