Yet, it’s not as simple for salamanders. Some salamanders have lungs, but they also breathe through their skin and mouth ...

the Greek for “blunt mouth.” DESCRIPTION: Large for a modern amphibian, the male California tiger salamander can reach up to 8.5 inches in length, the female up to seven. Adults have protruding eyes ...

With its wide mouth charmingly outlined in yellow, the California tiger salamander always looks like it's smiling. But this beautiful amphibian is a discriminating species that can only thrive in ...