This is the Western Tiger Salamander! What a cool looking creature. They can be up to 14 inches long! When they mature, they are yellow and black and have a very poisonous tail! Sorry for the shaky camera, I had it on a 10 ft stick so it's hard to keep it still. Haha. Hope you enjoy! #salamander #lilylake #wildlifeonearth #visitcolorado #colorado #wildlife #wildlifevideos #coloradowildlife #wildlifephotography #natgeowild #wildlifeplanet #coloradoadventures #wildlifeaddicts | Colorado Adventures

#SavingSpeciesTogether: The California tiger salamander! 🐯🦎 Fun fact: Young salamanders (larvae) live in their birth pond until they metamorphize into adults, and typically end up using burrows made by squirrels and other mammals. These little ones are an important part of the ecosystem and even act as pest controllers by eating pesky mosquitos. California’s rolling hills and seasonal ponds provide vital habitat for California tiger salamanders, yet they're becoming more and more scarce. Learn