Naturalist Tony Bulmer can often be found picking up rocks and tipping logs looking for some of our more elusive wild animals. The natural areas of Ellanor C. Lawrence Park provide plenty of ground for him to cover. But in early spring, you'll find him looking for the spotted salamander. One of five species of salamander in Fairfax County, the spotted is commonly found in seasonally wet ponds within healthy stands of forest.
Some neat Spotted Salamander facts:
Some individuals can live to be over 20 years old.
Female salamanders often die after laying eggs, resulting in many more male salamanders than female salamanders.
Female salamanders may lay up to 200 eggs.
Salamander eggs are attached to sticks in the water, so if a sudden flood tries to wash the eggs downstream, they don't move.
Salamander skin is very sensitive to air pollution.
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Naturalist Tony Bulmer can often be found picking up rocks and tipping logs looking for some of our more elusive wild animals. The natural areas of Ellanor C. Lawrence Park provide plenty of ground for him to cover. But in early spring, you'll find him looking for the spotted salamander. One of five species of salamander in Fairfax County, the spotted is commonly found in seasonally wet ponds within healthy stands of forest.
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