When the winter snow melts and the spring rain begins, vernal pools appear on the landscape. These ephemeral wetlands form in ...

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

This is the time of year when our local amphibians will be migrating back to their natal pools to mate and lay eggs.

Dr. Matson has been introducing wood frogs and spotted salamanders into the lagoon for the last several years. He is researching the effects of metal toxicity on northeast Ohio amphibians and conducts ...

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 ...

The migration of the blue-spotted salamander is set to start any day now in Marquette, but recent cold snaps and warm spells have put pressure on the salamanders. The road around Presque Isle Park is ...

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 ...