Drought, Climate Change Impact Salamander Survival Rates
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 23:30
in Earth & Climate
On the heels of one the worst U.S. droughts in more than half a century, a new study raises questions about the future of one of the most integral members of stream ecosystems throughout the Southeast - the salamander. Research from Wake Forest University shows how salamanders react to drought, shedding light on the impact of climate change and increased urbanization.