Nature News: Cattails have many uses for diapers, jackets, pillows and food First (usually) come the male spotted salamanders. They react swiftly to warming spring temperatures, outpacing the ...

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 ...

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Blue spotted salamanders will soon make their annual migration at Presque Isle Park in Marquette. Wildlife experts say conditions aren’t right just yet, with ice on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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