The Endangered Salamander Native To Indiana Experts Are Trying Hard To Restore
By Tori Jane|Published May 22, 2024
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
Fun fact: Indiana is one of a handful of states where a fascinating little critter known as a Hellbender salamander is native. This strange, intriguing little guy is an important part of Indiana’s ecosystems, but right now, they face a threat: they are considered endangered in the Hoosier State, thanks to declining water quality, habitat loss, and, unfortunately, humans harming them out of the (incorrect) belief that they’re venomous and/or dangerous. Let’s take a look at these endangered salamanders in Indiana – and form a new appreciation for the little guys.
Have you ever seen a Hellbender salamander? It has lots of nicknames – what you do call it? Let me know in the comments! Do you know of an endangered species in Indiana you’d like to see me highlight? Send me your suggestions with our handy nomination form. Planning to take a hike and search for these not-so-little beasties? Bump up your hiking game with AllTrails Plus. I have no clue what I did before I had it!
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