Some pictures from the San leandro reservoir on a wet day perfect for amphibian herping.
we saw tons of the slender #salamanders, too many to count. so far one Ensatina and one Newt. The newts are extremely toxic with sequestered tetrodotoxin
#salamanders
New video out!
Another for the people who, for reasons I cannot comprehend, are not fans of snakes. Instead, lizards and...a very, very special endemic salamander...are the headliners again! Many unique critters that call the southern stretches of New Mexico home, and over these two days quite a bit was seen. Some very cool wildflowers as well.
Find the video here: https://youtu.be/6py4DxR-Vn8
#herping #herpetology #lizards #reptiles #salamanders #amphibians #animals #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #botany #wildflowers #educational #carltoncarnivores
Another for the people who, for reasons I cannot comprehend, are not fans of snakes. Instead, lizards and...a very, very special endemic salamander...are the headliners again! Many unique critters that call the southern stretches of New Mexico home, and over these two days quite a bit was seen. Some very cool wildflowers as well.
Find the video here: https://youtu.be/6py4DxR-Vn8
#herping #herpetology #lizards #reptiles #salamanders #amphibians #animals #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #botany #wildflowers #educational #carltoncarnivores
@animalculum very fascinating that not only certain insects can be #activeinwinter temperatures, but even #salamanders.
In the snow, these #salamanders get supercool https://www.npr.org/2025/12/24/nx-s1-5649922/snow-ice-blue-spotted-salamanders-supercool preprint: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.03.28.645960v1.full
"blue-spotted salamanders can be seen walking on snow, but it was thought that this happened when temperatures had warmed up a bit... now, the researchers had a thermal camera with them... some salamanders had temperatures below freezing... they apparently have some kind of natural anti-freeze that allows them to become supercooled... letting them start their breeding as early as possible"
For the last 20 years, Dominican nuns in a Mexican monastery have cared for the largest known captive population of the critically endangered achoque salamander. Now scientists from Chester Zoo in the U.K. are collaborating with the sisters and Mexican conservationists to test a microchipping method that they hope will help them monitor the species’ dwindling wild population, reports Mongabay’s Liz Kimbrough.
The latest Eco-Update is out! In this issue: Ecological displacement in British Columbia, salamander extinction possibility, and an eco-fiction review of the ECO24 anthology from Apex Books
#ecology #conservation #fiction #wolves #salamanders #ClimateChange
I continue to muck around in the bottom of the rabbit hole labeled "Paul Kammerer, Lamarckism, and the history of science".
These authors think he probably did fake his results. One point of evidence: he acted as if his European cave salamanders were reproducing once every year. He got away with this in the 1910s and 1920s, when nobody really knew much about P.Anguinus. Research done during the second half of the 20th century shows that these salamanders reproduce on average once every 12.5 years - something that works for them because they live extraordinarily long lives for salamanders.
Last week I was bringing plants inside when I discovered two Red-backed Salamanders hanging out under one of the saucers.
Which isn’t too odd except that one of them was a yellow morph. Of the hundreds I’ve monitored over the years I’d estimate that 60% were the “gray” morph, 40% were the “red” morph, and only a handful were yellow or another color.
I’ve never found a Red and Yellow morph together! I quickly examined both before putting their “roof” back over them.
I started a little series of drawings of Primarchs in the traditional clothing of their adopted homeworlds.
First two were Vulkan and Lorgar. I was asked to do Curze and Lion, too. But also kind of want to do Fulgrim with some Ruhrgebiets-chic.
#Warhammer #WarhammerCommunity #MyArt #Primarch #HorusHeresy #Vulkan #Lorgar #Salamanders #WordBearers #FanArt
🔥 New video is live! 🔥
This episode of Just About Tabletop Standard is all about painting the Salamanders — one of the poster boys of the new edition of The Horus Heresy!
It’s a beginner-friendly, no-nonsense scheme: deep volcanic green armour, fiery details, and that classic XVIII Legion look on the tabletop.
Watch here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT5zn5_diF8
#Warhammer #HorusHeresy #MiniaturePainting #Salamanders #Warhammer30k
How to Spot 6 Amazing Salamanders Living in Houston, Texas
Houston's wetlands and temporary pools harbor some of Texas's most elusive amphibians. While salamanders often lead secretive lives underground, down in the mud, and underwater, making them an underappreciated and overlooked group, the greater Houston area provides critical habitat for six distinct species that showcase remarkable adaptations to southeastern Texas ecosystems. You'll discover species that breathe through their skin, others that spend their entire lives underwater, and some […]I started working on Vulkan and his base.
The Primarch of the Eighteenth isn't glued to the base, yet. I will paint him (and his drakescale cloak, not pictured) separately.
But that's how the landscape will look.
I am unsure about how I will balance green and gold in his armour. Maybe inspiration will strike today, so I can start the metal parts tomorrow. 😊
#warhammer #MiniaturePainting #WorkInProgress #HorusHeresy #Salamanders #WarhammerCommunity #PaintingMiniatures #Primarch
How to Identify Types of Salamanders in Colorado: Complete Guide
Colorado might surprise you with its salamander diversity – despite the state's reputation for dry, mountainous terrain, you'll find fascinating amphibians thriving in unexpected wetland pockets across the Centennial State. While many western states host numerous salamander species, Colorado's types of salamanders in Colorado represent a more focused group, making identification both manageable and rewarding for nature enthusiasts. You'll discover three main varieties of these remarkable […]https://animalofthings.com/types-of-salamanders-in-colorado/
9 Types of Salamanders in Washington You Should Know About
Washington state harbors one of North America's most diverse salamander populations, with 14 documented species thriving in environments from coastal rainforests to alpine meadows. While most people associate the Pacific Northwest with towering Douglas firs and misty mornings, the types of salamanders in Washington represent some of the continent's most specialized amphibians, including species found nowhere else on Earth. You'll discover that these remarkable creatures have adapted to […]https://animalofthings.com/types-of-salamanders-in-washington/
My salamander (a band I play in and write for) just released our first single!!!
You can find it here: mysalamander.bandcamp.com
#music #musodon #newmusic #bandcamp #salamanders #song #musicians #musicdiscovery #indiemusic #prog #timesignatures
Work in Progress - next step.
Outline.
#Warhammer #Fanart #myArt #Salamanders #NSFW #WorkInProgress
Types of Salamanders in Utah That Actually Thrive in Desert Conditions
You might be surprised to learn that Utah’s harsh desert landscape supports salamander populations, but these remarkable amphibians have adapted to survive in conditions that would challenge most of their moisture-loving relatives.
Unlike most states that host multiple salamander species, Utah is home to just one: the Western Tiger Salamander, making it unique among western states.
Understanding the types of salamanders in Utah means recognizing the incredible adaptability of this single […]
I finalized my Miniature of the Month today.
My little Salamander on his way to steal your girl. Or guy. 😍
#Warhammer #MiniaturePainting #WarhammerCommunity #PaintingMiniatures #Salamanders #Warhammer40k
Occasionally I lift up the bar in the #paludarium to make sure the #salamanders I raised from eggs are doing okay... I don't know how they find the fruitflies to eat when they're always buried under things, but they seem to be doing well. And they're so cute!
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