This little guy is a spotted salamander which we found underneath a log. Unlike the red striped salamander, this spotted amphibian has lungs, though he does take in a lot of moisture through his skin as well. It was rare to find 4 separate salamanders so early because the majority of them are still hibernating under the ground. I hope to go back and find a few again because it was a very interesting experience, finding that there were these amazing creatures in the same park that I’ve been to since I could walk. It makes you realize that ecosystems are everywhere and you just have to know where to look.
