Winter Solstice Spotted Salamander

Spotted Salamander
Seen in Ohio Snow


As reported on Ohio Vernal Pool Partnership by Tim Mason, a spotted salamander was photographed on Sunday December 20th, 2009 walking across the snow at The Dawes Arboretum.








Now, doesn't this tenaciousness cold-blooded creature represent the spirit of Ohio better than the bullfrog that simply won't be seen for another 5 months.






When choosing an Ohio State amphibian, let's adopt this critter to represent our spirit, style and ruggedness in the Great State of Ohio.

Green Eggs and Jam

Nina Harfmann has shared with the OVPP some of her explorations. You can find her on her blog, NatureRemains.
She provided this link to an explanation about the algae symbiosis in salamander eggs.

Ohio State Salamander

There will be a hearing this Wednesday on HB57, the new House Bill to make the spotted salamander Ohio's official amphibian!