Articles for tag: amphibian conservation, Endangered Species, hellbenders, river ecosystem, west virginia wildlife

West Virginia Hellbenders Get Help

Suhail Ahmed

The eastern hellbender — North America’s largest salamander — is finally making a comeback in the clear, cold waters of West Virginia. Once thought to be slipping silently toward extinction, these slimy yet endearing amphibians are now reappearing thanks to an ambitious series of stream restoration projects. Conservationists, biologists, and local communities have joined forces ...