What is a salimander?
A salamander is an amphibian, generally small in size, that
usually lives in woodland areas beneath rocks and logs. Most feed
on small organisms like worms, insect larvae, and adult insects.
They have moist skin and are able to breathe through pores in their
skin. They also have the unique ability to release part of their
tail if pursued by a predator. The predator will be left with a
still-writhing tail instead of a salamander meal. Though it is not
good for the salamander to lose part of its tail, it is better than
the alternative!