Season 1 · Episode 20 · 41 min

Jefferson Salamander

Do a little dance

Jefferson Salamander featured in episode 20
Endangered

Jefferson Salamander

Ambystoma jeffersonianum

Length

12-20 cm

Diet

Invertebrates

Habitat

Ephemeral Ponds

Special Power

Invisibility

Episode 20

In this episode of Rarefied the podcast, host Meredith Meeker delves into the intriguing world of the Jefferson Salamander, a rare and imperiled amphibian found in Ontario, Canada. Meredith is joined by Jessica Linton, a senior biologist and project manager at NRSI, who shares her expertise on the species' lifecycle, habitat, and the unique reproductive strategy involving unisexual salamanders. The discussion also covers the threats facing the Jefferson Salamander, including habitat loss and climate change, and outlines efforts being made to protect this essential species, from road closures to conservation advocacy. Listeners are encouraged to take action to support endangered species protection and learn more about the fascinating lives of these elusive creatures.

Featuring: Jessica Linton

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