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Every observation matters for rare California giant salamander
Smithsonian Magazine

Smithsonian Magazine covers the efforts of the National Park Service, the One Tam partnership and others working to learn more about the California giant salamander. It's part of our work to engage the community in science that can have real impacts on habitat and other protections for key species.

A California giant salamander spotted on Mount Tamalpais
This salamander may be giant, but it's elusive

The best time to find a California giant salamander is around dawn and dusk during rainy season, as they traverse the wet landscape. Dr. Lisette Arellano compares recent iNaturalist observations of this species to historical data from museums and databases.