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Online Field Guide: Great Crested Newt
Thorough guide to the scientific study of the Great Crested Newt, written by an expert in the field of herpetology (the study of amphibians and reptiles).
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Caudata
An overview of the many types of salamanders found around the world. Included is a large bank of photos of the various species and their classification information.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Spotted Salamander
National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about Spotted Salamanders. Be sure to click on the video link to view a short clip on these fascinating animals.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Salamander and Newt
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on salamanders and newts including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Yellow Spotted Salamander
With a number of images and text, characteristics of the Yellow-spotted Salamander are discussed.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Newts
This site gives a brief description of a newt, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Salamanders
This site gives an in-depth description of a salamander, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: California Tiger Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the California Tiger Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Salamandra Salamandra (Fire Salamander)
Site contains information on the Salamandra Salamandra (Fire Salamander). Includes geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and conservation status as well as other information and pictures.
Other
Caudata Culture: Crested Newts
This site describes the four species of crested newts, including information regarding their range and hatitat, and the similarities and differences of the species.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Spotted Salamander
Read interesting facts on the Spotted Salamander including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Newt (Lissotriton Vulgaris)
Provides images and a summary of the Newt while offering statistics and details on the species habitat, appearance, breeding, behaviour, and conservation status.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Olm (Proteus Anguinus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the olm, a blind salamander. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, predators, reproduction, and their population decline.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Salamander (Caudata)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the salamander, an amphibian. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, the diversity of species, their unique skin and gland secretions, and population decline from threats to...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma Tigrinum)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Ambystoma Tigrinum, more commonly known as the Tiger Salamander.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Salamanders
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Salamanders are characterized by slender bodies, short legs, and long tails. They are most closely related to the caecilians, little-known legless amphibians. Learn...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Blue Spotted Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Blue-Spotted Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Marbled Salamander
The marbled salamander lives in forests and woodlands in the eastern part of the United States, where it is an endangered species in certain states. Students and teachers will find the content to include a look at the species' life...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Western Red Backed Salamander
Learn more about the Western Red-Backed Salamander through the exploration of this resource. This site features information ranging from characteristics and range to life cycle and diet.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Hellbender O Logy Card
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about a salamander called the hellbender and it contains information about the habitat, diet, and other ecological information. See if you can...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.8 Salamanders
Understand the characteristics and behaviors of salamanders.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Species With Status: Common
Common species are those that exist in large numbers. A species may be locally abundant, but not broadly common. Examples of common Wisconsin species are presented here.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Barred Tiger Salamander
Learn all about the barred tiger salamander by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, habitat, breeding, and eating habits.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Japanese Giant Salamander
As part of the Asia Trail exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Japanese Giant Salamander. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on...