Siberian Salamander — printable fact sheet
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Siberian Salamander
Salamandrella keyserlingii
The Siberian Salamander is a cold-adapted amphibian native to northern Asia, particularly Siberia and parts of northeastern China and northern Mongolia. It is renowned for its remarkable ability to survive extreme cold, even tolerating being frozen solid for extended periods. Th…
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- The Siberian Salamander’s eggs can survive being frozen in permafrost and still hatch when thawed, a rare trait among amphibians.
- Siberian Salamanders can survive temperatures as low as -45°C by producing cryoprotectants in their bodies. Unlike most salamanders, they can remain frozen for days or even weeks and thaw without injury. They are one of the most cold-resistant amphibians in the world.
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