Amphibians

From habitat degradation and agricultural runoff, hellbenders face an upstream swim for survival, but powerful partnerships are helping to protect and grow hellbender populations.

The Indianapolis Zoo has selected the ten finalists in the running for its $1 million Saving Species Challenge.

Most people assume spring is the best time to find amphibians, but in Indiana, winter offers prime breeding conditions for certain species.

“I WANT ONE!” When we see a cute or cool animal on TV or in a movie, we often have an instinctive reaction of wanting one in our own homes.

The best thing we can do as good stewards of the Earth is to give creatures the space and time they need to wake up from winter slumbers.

It’s far more horrifying to consider a future without these and other essential species with unearned reputations for being scary.

Snot otter, devil dog and ol’ lasagna sides… these are just some of the names used to refer to hellbenders.