Explore what fills the belly of these close salamander relatives and why they play an important role in their ecosystems.

Many animals may be picky eaters, but not salamanders: anything that fits in their mouths, they will eat. Regardless of their hunting methods, salamanders prefer meaty meals such as insects.

A rare moment captured on camera shows a giant salamander using its limbs in a surprisingly human-like way to eat. This fascinating behavior offers a closer look at the intelligence and adaptabili ...

One was observed eating fly larvæ which were living on mammalian refuse, and this settled the question of how colon bacilli entered the food canals of the salamanders. A second surprise was ...

Tiger salamanders must develop quickly before the ... poop becomes a feast for insects like dung beetles. They roll it, eat it and even lay their eggs in it. It's a classic example of how one ...

Giant salamanders, known for their impressive size, remain critically endangered in nature. They typically grow to about one meter in length and can weigh up to 50 kilograms. They eat fish ...