Discover the Amazing World of Salamanders!

Salamanders are a group of amphibians typically characterized by a lizard-like appearance, with slender bodies, short noses, and long tails. Salamanders are capable of regenerating lost or damaged body parts, which is a truly remarkable ability!

Found mostly in the Northern Hemisphere and some parts of the Southern Hemisphere, salamanders love moist environments. They range in size from tiny ones just a few centimeters long to the hefty Chinese Giant Salamander, which can reach lengths of up to 1.8 meters.

Did you know?

• Some salamanders, like the Axolotl, retain their gills throughout their lives!
• Salamander larvae often start their lives in water but some adapt to living on land.
• Their skin contains poison glands to protect them from predators.