In case you aren't aware, the Amphibian Foundation, based in Atlanta, is home to the only captive population of Frosted Flatwoods Salamanders ( Ambystoma cingulatum ). These beautiful salamanders are at imminent risk of extinction. To help save them, we're gearing up to implement a conservation strategy—one that's never been carried out with this species. We're seeking your support to help our baby salamanders grow strong and thrive! A young Frosted Flatwoods Salamander ( Ambystoma cingulatum ) Background The Amphibian Foundation recently welcomed hundreds of Flatwoods Salamanders, which hatched in our lab from eggs collected from our Florida Fish and Wildlife partners the field in January. These larval (baby) salamanders are living in 20 mesocosms, artificial wetlands for salamanders to live and breed within. Right now, the mesocosms are filled with rainwater. Some salamanders are growing much quicker than expected. In fact, a few of them have begun metamorph...
