Science Spotlight: Jemez Mountains Salamander Surveys

Description

Valles Caldera is home to one of the rarest and most endangered species in the world: the Jemez Mountains salamander. Whereas hundreds of these salamanders used to be found in the Jemez Mountains during each season, only 5 were found by scientific survey crews in 2023.

Learn more about this sensitive and secretive species in this science spotlight video.

Duration

3 minutes, 55 seconds

Credit

NPS

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