Water and air pose completely different challenges to animals on a number of levels.

Cruising on the lake while dressed in red, white and blue makes for a nearly perfect Fourth of July — and having your furry friend by your side makes the ...

Getting a straight answer regarding the average size of pet axolotls can quickly get complicated. For example, many reputable ...

The Pana‘ewa Zoo and Rainforest Gardens has added several new animals this year and is planning future inhabitants including ...

Axolotls are also a favorite among medical researchers for their biologically fascinating ability to regenerate any limbs or ...

Spanish Ribbed Newts are one of the most fascinating amphibian species in the world. Also known as Iberian Ribbed Newts, they hail from Spain, Portugal, and Northern Morocco. Unlike axolotls and ...

AUSTIN, Texas — We're no strangers to drought in Central Texas. In fact, words like "drought," "water conservation" and "water shortage" tend to lose their meaning after multiple years of below ...

The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy and its partners released the hundreds of frosted flatwoods salamanders in Florida's panhandle Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working ...

Lurking below the Surface: Teller advises pet owners to evaluate the quality of public water sources before allowing their pets to drink. Even well-intentioned offerings from local businesses or ...

By the time I saw my first Smokies salamander, I was weirdly glad that it wasn’t the Eastern hellbender (North America’s largest salamander can grow to 29 inches) but rather a baby Southern zigzag ...

So when we have a lot of salamanders, that's something to celebrate, that says we're doing something right, we’re taking care of our water and our forests, we live in healthy ecosystems.

This is the most adorable creature you might never see The spotted salamander has been heralding the season’s arrival for millions of years.