salamander : Science World Report

Jun 07, 2016 06:10 AM EDT

Waiting Time For Scientists Now Over As Rare ‘Dragon Eggs’ Are Hatched

After a long time of waiting, eggs of animals quite similar to the dragons we read on legends were finally hatched.

Jun 02, 2016 04:40 AM EDT

Fungus-Borne Disease Threatens Lives Of Newts And Salamanders

Wildlife officials warn pet owners about the spread of a fungal disease, known as the salamander chytrid disease may be very lethal to the salamander and newt population.

Aug 18, 2015 08:27 AM EDT

First-Ever Ancient Salamander Preserved in Amber Discovered in the Caribbean

Scientists are learning a bit more about the evolution in the Caribbean with the help of the first ever salamander found frozen in amber.

Jul 30, 2015 05:11 PM EDT

Killer, Foreign Fungus May Destroy Salamanders in North America

A deadly fungus is sweeping across salamanders and now, scientists are calling for an immediate ban of salamander importation to halt its spread.

Apr 08, 2015 06:09 PM EDT

World's Largest Amphibian Studied: 3D Model Shows How This Creature Captures Its Prey

Researchers from the Institut Català de Paleontologia, Spain and colleagues created a 3D model of the endangered Chinese giant salamander to reveal just how the creature feeds on prey. The animal captures prey that is quickly scooped up in front of it. However, it can also survey the area for any q...

Mar 14, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

Chinese Giant Salamander May be at Risk from Diseased Farms

The Chinese giant salamander may be at risk of extinction. Although farms are kept in order to support their conservation, scientists have found that these farms illegally poach wild salamanders to supplement farmed populations.

Oct 31, 2014 07:09 AM EDT

Skin-Invading Fungus from Europe May Destroy American Salamander and Newt Populations

A deadly disease is sweeping across the amphibian population in parts of Europe. The disease, which is wiping out salamanders in particular, is predicted to reach the U.S. through the international wildlife trade unless steps are taken to prevent its advance.

Jun 30, 2014 07:26 AM EDT