A little-known but valuable species found in Kentucky rivers is on a "pathway toward extinction" without federal intervention ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering adding the eastern hellbender salamander to its list of endangered species protected under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal to do so was ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined in 2023 it would list the salamander mussel on the endangered species list but ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed protections for eastern hellbender salamanders under the Endangered Species Act. This proposal would extend safety to hellbenders ...

Salamanders are tailed amphibians in the order Caudata (also called Urodela). They are mainly found across the Northern Hemisphere with many species depending on moist habitats and freshwater for ...

All salamanders are fascinating creatures with their elongated bodies and sub-aquatic lifestyles. Cave-dwelling salamanders ...

I filmed a salamander during a quiet river moment Posted: December 29, 2025 | Last updated: December 29, 2025 This image shows a fire salamander moving slowly through shallow water in its natural ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Could the eastern hellbender salamander become the newest endangered species in Tennessee? It's possible. The U.S. Fish and ...