Did You Know: The U.S. is Home to More Species of Salamander Than Any Other Country?
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Oct. 16, 2015—Of the estimated 600 salamander species in the world, one-third are found in the United States—half of which live in Appalachia. The area’s cool streams and shaded forests provide the ideal climate for salamanders, which need moisture to survive. Learn more about these secretive creatures online and join us for the Oct. 17 opening of our new Jewels of Appalachia exhibit in the Reptile Discovery Center. #WeSaveSpecies