OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaSalamanders are small animals that look a little like lizards, but they have smooth, wet skin. They like to hide under rocks and logs in cool, damp places. Salamanders are amphibians, which means they can live both on land and in water.
Some salamanders are spotted and some have bright stripes. They have smooth, moist skin and four short legs. Salamanders come in many colors including black, yellow, orange, and red. Their skin needs to stay wet, so they live in damp places.
- Salamanders have an amazing superpower.
- If they lose their tail, they can grow a brand new one!
- Some salamanders can even regrow a leg.
- There are over 700 different kinds of salamanders in the world, and some can live for over 50 years!
