View the full issue in the Magazine Archive Spotted Salamander. Photo © Dana Atkinson Have you ever had a chance to experience Salamander Night?I hope you can get out on that dark, rainy night when...
Salamanders
Slippery Salamander Quiz
Can you reach the end? Learn interesting facts along the way!
Exploring Nature, February 2024
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive After a snowfall, look for fresh animal tracks to identify. Hunt for shed antlers. Maintain bird feeding stations with seeds and suet treats. In late...
Our Month of March
I probably laughed out loud when I saw this foot-in-the-mouth shot. I have no idea where the “foot” comes from. Is it part of the critter? Many of you are sending us your March submissions for the...
Salamander Incubator
Spotted Salamander eggs. Photo © Dana Atkinson. “Sooooo squishy!” George exclaimed as he cupped a grapefruit-sized salamander egg mass in both his hands.His chuckles caused the jello-like cluster of...
It Always Rains on Salamander Night!
Spotted Salamander. Photo © Dana Atkinson. “Grandpa,” said George, “why are we going out in the rain? In the DARK?”“Well,” I said, “because tonight is Salamander Night, and we’re going out to see a...