THE SALAMANDER

Features

• The salamander is often mistaken for a 31 because of its body shape.
• Some salamanders have distinctive 32 that help them camouflage or warn predators.
• These amphibians have the remarkable ability to regenerate their limbs, spinal cord and even their 33.

Habitat and Ecological Role

• Salamanders often inhabit damp environments where 34 accumulate on the forest floor.
• By consuming leaf-litter insects, salamanders help regulate 35 levels in ecosystems.
• Their survival depends on healthy 36, which they use for laying eggs and seeking refuge.

Threats and Human Interaction

• A major threat to salamanders today is environmental 37, which contaminates their habitats.
• Historically, salamanders have been used in traditional 38 for their perceived healing properties.
• In their larval stage, some species resemble a 39 due to their external gills.
• Climate change is a significant threat, as fluctuations in 40 affect salamander survival and breeding patterns.