This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Five years ago the Netherlands was home to a ...

A fire salamander explores the forest floor while displaying its bright toxic skin. These bold colors act as a warning to predators, revealing a fascinating survival strategy in the wild.

With California now facing yearly threats of devastating wildfires, a Dominican University researcher is looking to salamanders as a potential indicator of the fires' impact on wildlife. In a bit of ...

The fire salamander showcases its striking black and yellow colors, a natural warning of its poisonous skin. This unique ...