Amphibians

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California red-legged frog resting near a pond

vulnerableamphibian

California, USA

California Red-legged Frog

California's state amphibian — federally threatened, slowly recovering.

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Axolotl with feathery external gills underwater

endangeredamphibian

Xochimilco, Mexico

Axolotl

Critically endangered in the wild — a global emblem of freshwater habitat loss.

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Hellbender salamander on rocky river bottom

vulnerableamphibian

Appalachian Rivers, USA

Hellbender

North America's largest salamander — a living gauge of stream health.

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Giant salamander in a Pacific Northwest forest stream

vulnerableamphibian

Pacific Northwest, USA

Coastal Giant Salamander

A Pacific Northwest species living right along the tour route — dependent on cold, clear forest streams.

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Spotted salamander with yellow spots on dark body in woodland

thrivingamphibian

Eastern North America

Spotted Salamander

Famous for its mass spring migrations to vernal pools — a charismatic woodland species.

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Yellow-legged frog on rocks beside a California stream

endangeredamphibian

California & Oregon, USA

Foothill Yellow-legged Frog

A California stream frog in steep decline — linking amphibian health to river systems.

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