Marbled Salamanders are Protective Mothers!

Marbled salamanders are small, beautiful and seldom-seen, but in this video we give you a sneak peek into their hidden lives! Find out why these salamanders are surprisingly protective mothers.
Special thanks to Dr. John Iverson for his incredible footage of courting salamanders!
Music from "Under the Sun" by DIIV, Licensed through IMovie.

[@nadinecontreras8566]

So awesome
Just went into the field and found 16 marbles today

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Good info well delivered. Your footage is so crisp, even the underwater clips.

[@lifeunderfoot4805]

Thanks Jo, our videographer (Zach Truelock) really goes the extra mile for those natural history clips!

[@marylarson8635]

I would flip out if i ever found one of these

[@briancaldwell1568]

Love the “ subscribe salamander” !

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

The footage and info in this video is documentary quality, great work Andrew!

[@lifeunderfoot4805]

Thanks Ben! I really appreciate it!

[@lizardal3377]

I know this video is old, but just had to say this is an amazing video. I just found my first marbled salamander. I was hoping to find their spawn as well but it is spring.

[@TheWildlifeBrothers]

Ever since you told me that you had found some Marbled Salamanders I was pumped for this episode! You did a great job of demystifying these guys, I think even in the herping community Ambystomatids can present a challenge to find, much less educate about. I learned a ton from this video, and it was especially cool to watch the mothers guarding their eggs like that. Fantastic work as always!
- Harrison and Evan

[@lifeunderfoot4805]

Thanks guys, this was a really fun and collaborative video to make and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Marbled salamanders make for a great amphibian ambassador!

[@robloxplayer5545]

Nice work 0 dislikes! :) nice video

[@marylarson8635]

Omg that underwater footage is beautiful.

[@lifeunderfoot4805]

Zach takes incredible underwater footage!

[@TrailoftheWildWild]

Wow! Cool video! The Marbled Salamander is such a cool and unique salamander species. Keep up the great work!

[@lifeunderfoot4805]

Thanks, I agree they are a really amazing species!

[@manualreviewer5901]

Hey keep up the good work I loved the video thank you for all the great information

[@lifeunderfoot4805]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@deniserobison4115]

Any advice on finding mudpuppies? Im in Michigan, southern MI

[@lifeunderfoot4805]

Mudpuppies are tricky and researchers typically use traps to capture them. There are places (natural lakes and rocky streams) where you can see them moving around in the water at night though.

[@deniserobison4115]

@@lifeunderfoot4805 what bait was used?

[@lifeunderfoot4805]

@@deniserobison4115 I’ve heard of everything from chicken liver to dog food but make sure to check your state’s regulations as you may need a permit to trap for mudpuppies.