The salamander tunnels criss-crossed ancient forests, and its appetite likely shaped the mix of smaller amphibians in the surrounding ecosystems. Fossil may explain salamander diversity Today, the ...

The only aquatic creature cuter than a sea turtle is an axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum). These adorable amphibians have feathery gills and a flattened head — they are just so squishy and cute! Axolotls ...

There are many reasons for this, including the risk of axolotls escaping captivity and posing an environmental threat, outcompeting struggling native salamander species, and other concerns. 10.

The fossil of a giant, strong-jawed salamander was unearthed near East Tennessee State University, joining the roster of fossils at the Gray Fossil Site & Museum.

Salamanders propel themselves by proper coordination of limb movements and body undulations. This type of locomotion is interesting for robotics to design robots capable of locomotion on water and ...

Dynamognathus robertsoni, the powerful, long-extinct salamander recently discovered at the site, had a bite to match its name. Roughly 16 inches long, it ranked among the largest salamanders ever to ...

A massive, extinct salamander with jaws like a vice once roamed ancient Tennessee and its fossil has just rewritten what we thought we knew about Appalachian amphibians. Named Dynamognathus ...

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The Franklin Amateur Swim Team has earned another win. Having defeated Highlands in their season opener the previous week, on June 12 the team returned to the Macon County Rec Park. In ro ...

A giant, strong-jawed salamander once tunneled through ancient Tennessee soil. And thanks to a fossil unearthed near East Tennessee State University, scientists now better understand how it helped ...

As we approach the dog days of summer, the sun shines longer and the weather is getting hotter. Whether you like to spend your days lying by the pool or sitting inside by the air conditioner, one of ...