Joanna Lentini

Joanna Lentini, a photographer specializing in watery realms and the conservation of nature, is based in upstate New York. This is her first appearance in Smithsonian.

A rare sighting of a northern spring salamander on migration night. These nocturnal creatures spend their days hiding under logs and stones.

Planet Positive

Why Did the Salamander Cross the Road?

To reproduce, of course. And a band of volunteers gathers at night to help it—and countless other amphibians—get to the other side

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