Salamanders

Salamanders are amphibians related to frogs and newts, known for their slender bodies, long tails, and moist skin. They typically live in damp environments like forests and streams. Many salamanders have remarkable regenerative abilities, capable of regrowing lost limbs or tail parts. They undergo a life cycle that often includes a larval stage with gills before maturing into terrestrial or aquatic adults. Salamanders play important roles in ecosystems as both predators and prey, helping control insect populations and serving as indicators of environmental health due to their sensitive skin and habitat requirements.