Salamanders are nature’s superheroes—they don’t have lungs, so they breathe through their skin. If the salamanders are struggling or nonexistent, you know right away there’s something up with the air and water quality.
Sewanee’s Dr. Kristen Cecala has been checking in on the salamanders at the Appalachian Conservation Institute (ACI).
Watch a video about this, learn about a new trail project and how you can help, and more in ACI’s Fall 2025 newsletter.
Appalachian Conservation Institute
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