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Marbled Salamander from the Catskills

Posted by Emmons Whited ,
North Country explorer from South Portland, Maine
October 10, 2026 —

During my first ever visit to the Catskills, I wandered through the woods to see what I could find. After flipping a few rocks with no success, I found this sleep salamander! I made sure to return the rocks to their initial positions, ensuring I did not let them touch or crush the critters!