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Panamint-Alligator-Lizard

Panamint Alligator Lizard

Scientific name : Elgaria panamintina Family : Anguidae Native to : California Interesting fact : The alligator lizard is  very aggressive and bites when threatened            Conservation status : Vulnerable Living in desert mountains are Panamint alligator lizards that are yellow with broad brown crossbands. Covered in smooth scales they have long tails almost twice their […]

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Olympic-Torrent-Salamander

Olympic Torrent Salamander

Common name : Cascade salamander Scientific name : Rhyacotriton olympicus Family : Rhyacotritonidae Native to : United States Interesting fact : When disturbed, the salamander will roll over and expose its bright yellow belly to startle its predators. Conservation status : Vulnerable Olympic torrent salamanders have distinct bright yellow bellies. These small 10 cm salamanders

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