Salamanders

Salamanders

Common toad in Devon, UK. © Mike Hill/Getty

Amphibians of the British Isles: how to identify different species, and how to help them

There are several native and non-native species of amphibians found in the UK. Learn about the different species, how to identify them, and how to help them.
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Fire salamander in Kruppwald in Germany where there is an outbreak of Bsal (this individual is healthy).

Chytridiomycosis guide: what it is and why it's endangering amphibians

Chytridiomycosis, also known as chytrid, is a deadly amphibian disease that has caused the decline of over 500 species around the world.
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Fire salamanders in one monitored population have declined by 99 per cent due to the Bsal infection © B. Tapley / ZSL

Concern for European amphibians as deadly fungus found in private collections

Research shows that a lethal salamander-eating fungus is widespread in the European private amphibian trade.
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Stress reaction for salamanders

The latest scientific news reveals that stress affects spotted salamanders' breeding.
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