Salamanders
Slimy friends with a hidden secret!
A type of amphibian that lives on land but needs water to grow.
What makes them this type?
- Slippery skin helps them slide through tight spaces
- They have four legs and sometimes tails
- Eat insects, worms, and even small frogs!
- Some salamanders can regrow lost body parts
Examples
Eastern Newt Changes color from red to blue as it matures
Axolotl Never grows lungs, stays aquatic its whole life
Red-backed Salamander Has a distinctive red stripe on its back
Motion Notes (for Animation & Drawing)
- Move slowly and deliberately
- Use their tails for balance when jumping
- Can be quite agile in tight spaces
Learn More
Typically long, slender bodies
Range from a few inches to over two feet long
Often have distinctive markings or color patterns
Fun Facts
- Some salamanders can live up to 30 years in captivity!
- They have no ribcage, just skin covering their organs
- Salamanders are related to frogs and toads!