HARRISBURG—The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed listing the Eastern hellbender as an Endangered species. A ...

Wandering salamanders control blood flow in their toes to improve grip and detachment, a finding that may inspire new ...

Slippery salamanders glide mysteriously through the canopies of the world’s tallest trees. Now, scientists say they ...

A new study suggests that a tree-dwelling salamander may be able to control its grip on trees' bark by pumping blood in and ...

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 ...

Discover the surprising secret behind the climbing abilities of salamanders. Scientists reveal how transparent toe tips help ...

Salamanders of the Aneides genus have long puzzled scientists with their square-shaped toe tips and bright red blood "lakes" that can be seen just beneath their translucent skin. Historically ...

Scientists found that wandering salamanders control blood flow in their toe tips, helping them grip and release surfaces.

Regulating blood flow, the authors said, allows the long-legged wandering salamanders to adjust pressure asymmetrically. Blood rushing in before the “toe off” helps them to detach. And ...

A group of determined young people in Pennsylvania, the original “Hellbender Defenders,” say the recognition is long overdue. “The hellbender demonstrates the importance of clean water and healthy ...