Thirteen types of salamanders can be found in Lake County.
There are more salamanders in North America than anywhere else in the world, with 25 species found right here in Ohio and 13 in Lake County! However, they often go unnoticed since they are voiceless and prefer to hide under logs, rocks, leaf litter and other damp areas. Meet a couple of salamander species in this short video and learn more about what makes them unique!