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Next time you’re walking through fallen leaves in a forest, keep an eye out for the Eastern red-backed salamander—a small woodland creature with a huge role to play.
Mike Bock
November 22, 2024
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Meet the Eastern Red-Backed Salamander, A Tiny Environmental Hero
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