Unique Hickory Nut Gorge green salamanders considered for Endangered Species Act listing
With total population numbers in the low hundreds, scientists say Hickory Nut Gorge green salamanders are in urgent need of protection.
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With total population numbers in the low hundreds, scientists say Hickory Nut Gorge green salamanders are in urgent need of protection.
A rare salamander only found in North Carolina is one step closer to getting federal protections.
Federal wildlife officials announced Wednesday they will consider adding 10 new species to the Endangered Species Act, including one found in South Carolina.
The southern Appalachia region is a global biodiversity hotspot for salamanders, with more salamander species than anywhere else in the world.
<p>Jeff Edwards is head brewer and a founder of Freefolk Brewery in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The brewery is just a few miles away from the New River Gorge, which was named a national park last year. The gorge–and by extension Fayetteville–are known for outdoor recreational sports such as mountain biking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting. […]</p>