This little cutey was playing in the snow at 3,750 feet above Lake Cushman yesterday.
I saw two of these on the snow today. These must be some tough cold blooded critters. This one was at about 2,500 feet in elevation.
This is the first time I've ever seen the adult form.
Salamander is a common name of approximately 500 species of amphibians. They are typically characterized by their slender bodies, short noses, and long tails. All known fossils and extinct species fall under the order Caudata, while sometimes the extant species are grouped together as the Urodela. Most salamanders have four toes on their front legs and five on their rear legs. Their moist skin usually makes them reliant on habitats in or near water, or under...
