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Seen a Hellbender? Tell the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

By AV's Intern Team | July 21, 2020 |

Hellbender head looking at the camera

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking people to report sightings of the large aquatic salamanders to aid in conservation efforts.

Agency Says Hellbenders Not Endangered

By AV's Intern Team | June 7, 2019 |

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided not to list the Eastern Hellbender salamander as endangered, prompting protest from conservation groups.