Salamander

Exploring the Different Types of Salamanders

What is a salamander? There are a whopping 500 species of amphibians that can be classified as salamanders. Salamanders are similar in shape and size to lizards - with a slender body and long tail. What differentiates them from the typical lizard? Salamanders won't always have four limbs, and can often be seen slithering along without them. They are also commonly brightly colored, although underground species may simply be white or pink in color...  read more »