Not All Salamanders Are Newts…
If you’re an amphibian enthusiast, you’ve probably heard this phrase at some point: “All newts are salamanders but not all salamanders are newts.” Does trying to make sense of this cause smoke to come out of your ears? You’re not alone. To shed some light on this conundrum, let’s first consider a bit of taxonomy. Within the Class Amphibia there are three Orders: Caudata, Anura, and Gymnophiona. Caudata refers to the salamanders; species that retain their tails as adults and have four legs. These differ from the Anurans (frogs) which lose their tails as...
Read MoreSalamander Saturday – May 7, 2016
Salamander Saturday – May 7, 2016 Saturday, May 7th is SALAMANDER SATURDAY! Please join us at RTPI between 1 and 3pm to enjoy a variety of salamander-themed activities for visitors of all ages. More details coming soon!
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