Salamander Sleuths, Part 2

Hosts: Carmen Agouridis, Ph.D., P.E., M.P.P., Extension Associate Professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Kentucky and Amanda Gumbert, Ph.D., Extension Specialist for Water Quality, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Guest: Steve Price, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Forestry and Natural Resources Department, University of Kentucky

Episode 2: Salamander Sleuths, Part 2

In this episode, Carmen joins Dr. Steve Price at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary to learn about salamanders found in Kentucky. Learn about the characteristics of some common Kentucky salamanders, incomplete metamorphosis, and the wide range of habitats in which these creatures are found.

Episode Transcript: Click here to access the episode transcript which includes links.

Explore More: Want to learn more about salamanders and protecting Kentucky's waters?

Extension publications

• Salamanders of Kentucky (Kentucky Woodlands Magazine)
• Central Kentucky Backyard Stream Guide (ID-242)

Videos

• Saving Hellbender Salamanders (NPR)
• Complete vs Incomplete Metamorphosis for Kids (Science Up with the Singing Zoologist)

Websites

• Price Lab (University of Kentucky)
• Salamander Identification Guide (Discover Life)
• Common Amphibians of Kentucky Photo Gallery (Murray State University)

Photo credit to Jake Hutton, Forestry and Natural Resources Department, University of Kentucky