Looking for America’s Elusive Hellbenders

Looking for America’s Elusive Hellbenders

Giants of Habitat: The Mysterious Decline of Eastern Hellbenders The magnificent eastern hellbender, known scientifically as Cryptobranchus alleganiensis, is a creature that few have had the privilege of seeing with their own eyes. As the largest salamander in North America, these amphibious giants measure up to 2 feet long and can weigh up to 5 …

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