Learn about: Northwestern Salamander (Ambystoma gracile)!

Artwork by Joshua Venturo

Ambystoma gracile is a species of mole salamander native to the eastern Pacific coast. It grows to 8.7 inches (220 mm.). This salamander lays eggs in water. When the eggs hatch, the hatchlings have feathery gills and are 1-35 mm. long. Northwestern Salamanders have spots in the northern end of their range, but southern salamanders have no spots. Their diet includes insects, worms, and arachnids; juveniles eat snails and tadpoles.

We found a Northwestern Salamander on the coast of Oregon. We all felt his slimy body.

A salamander needs to always be wet, just like we need to always be praying. I Thessalonians 5:17 says to “pray without ceasing.” This does not mean that we should sit in bed all day praying. It means that throughout the day we should be keeping up a conversation with God, just like talking to a friend.

Information from Wikipedia

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