The unusual feature that helps salamanders glide over the world's tallest trees
Slippery salamanders glide mysteriously through the canopies of the world’s tallest trees. Now, scientists say they ...
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Salamanders fill their toes with blood before each step
Wandering salamanders pump their toes full of blood before lifting their feet, a trick that may help them release their sticky grip while conserving energy ...
Blood-powered toes give salamanders an arboreal edge
Wandering salamanders are known for gliding high through the canopies of coastal redwood forests, but how the small ...
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Take a back seat, gecko feet – blood-pumping salamander toes get a great grip
A new study suggests that a tree-dwelling salamander may be able to control its grip on trees' bark by pumping blood in and ...