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Yellow Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

Photo by BenPlewak
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Found crossing a road during spring migration to breed.

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Comments (3)
KarenL
That must be some sight to see! I've seen something similar in the UK with literally thousands of frogs crossing a major highway one evening. Most people stopped but a few cars overtook the stationary traffic & plowed straight over them - it was heartbreaking.
BenPlewak
You pretty much will only see these guys on the first couple rainy nights in early spring. Usually the first night it rains and is over 40 degrees. They go to vernal pools, breed lay their eggs and then go back underground for the rest of the year. On the right night in the right location you can see dozens of them. An awful lot of them get squashed by traffic so if you see one in the road help it across!
KarenL
Nice spot! I've found a few salamanders under rocks recently but nothing as colorful as this guy! Welcome to Project Noah Ben!
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2012

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