National Wildlife Week

Wildlife that Swims:Spotted Salamander: These amphibians can be found under leaves and twigs near ponds or vernal pools.  They can be easily identified by their bright, round, yellow spots over their black bodies.  These salamanders also have a unique relationship with green algae.  The eggs of a Spotted Salamander sometimes contain green algae with absorbs the carbon dioxide the embryo produces and convert it into oxygen for the embryo.  Spotted Salamanders that survive to the adult stage can live up to 20-30 years.