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Eastern Tiger Salamander — printable fact sheet
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Eastern Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
The Eastern Tiger Salamander is one of the largest terrestrial salamanders in North America, known for its striking yellow or olive blotches on a dark background. This secretive amphibian spends most of its life underground, surfacing mainly during rainy nights to breed in tempo…
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- Despite their large size and bold coloration, Eastern Tiger Salamanders are rarely seen because they spend up to 95% of their lives hidden underground.
- Eastern Tiger Salamanders are capable of regenerating lost limbs and even portions of their spinal cord. Their larvae often exhibit cannibalistic tendencies if food is scarce. These salamanders can remain dormant underground for months, emerging only under optimal, usually rainy, conditions.
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