Drought, climate change impact salamander survival rates
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 08:31
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.