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Gauley River National Recreation Area
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Eastern hellbender  

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The eastern hellbender is a rare salamander that is found in the Gauley River Gorge. They can reach over two feet and length and weigh up to five pounds. Hellbenders require clean, cool streams with many large rocks scattered on the bottom.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST