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Article: Woodland & vernal pool salamanders of New York.
- Article from:
- New York State Conservationist
- Article date:
- June 1, 2003
- Author:
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Often associated with aquatic environments such as streams and lakes, ten of New York State's 18 species of salamanders are more at home in woodlands and temporary vernal (spring) ponds, spending much of the year great distances from water, and even hibernating in upland forest soils. However, they do depend upon cool, moist places to help their smooth skin moistened, which aids them in breathing. Because of their upland nature, these salamander species are more likely to come in contact with human activities that can negatively impact their numbers. For example, large numbers of these slow-moving animals are killed each year while crossing roads moving to and from ...