Doug Wechsler / Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) in vernal pool. Cape May County, New Jersey. March

Doug Wechsler / Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) on forest floor. Cape May County, New Jersey, March.

Michael & Patricia Fogden / Eastern Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum), native to North America

Michael D. Kern / Tiger Salamander {Ambystoma tigrinum} captive, from USA

Michael D. Kern / Tiger Salamander {Ambystoma tigrinum} portrait, USA

Todd Pusser / Tiger salamander {Ambystoma tigrinum} resting on leaf, North Carolina, USA.

Todd Pusser / Tiger salamander {Ambystoma tigrinum} breeding site, Antioch Church Bay, North Carolina, USA.

Todd Pusser / Tiger salamander {Ambystoma tigrinum} egg sac, North Carolina, USA. Goose Pond Bay

Barry Mansell / Tiger salamander {Ambystoma tigrinum} Florida, USA.

Fabio Liverani / Tiger salamander {Ambystoma Tigrinum} Italy

WILLIAM OSBORN / Tiger salamander {Ambystoma tigrinum}, native to North America.

Barry Mansell / Tiger salamander larva {Ambystoma tigrinum}