@natgeo: Spotted salamanders are rarely seen by humans, spending nearly their entire lives underground in forests across the eastern United States. But for just one or two nights each spring, known as "the Big Night," they emerge from underground in search of vernal mating pools, like this salamander filmed in 2024. Their path is often perilous, with roads and construction posing serious challenges. But each year concerned homeowners and conservationists help them on their way. Head to the 🔗 in bio to learn more about these amphibians and their once-in-a-year midnight trek.

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boxoficecubes
🔬H_T🧪 :
Not so giant salamander
2026-03-12 23:24:59
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dulmensiregar
Dulmen | Deal Strategist :
The “Big Night” of Spotted Salamander 🌙 Protect habitats & help them cross safely—small actions make a big impact on conservation.
2026-05-03 17:59:07
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try.your.best71
Try Your Best :
they are called "Spotted" because when they were 1st discovered, the salamander said "You spotted me."
2026-03-06 23:45:35
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playwrightllc
FunWithReddit :
didn’t think giant salamanders will make a big comeback in 2026 but here we are
2026-04-10 03:43:18
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makennawestbrook
Makenna Westbrook :
one of the scariest nights of my life was when i walked out to a billion glowing eyes. had never heard of “the big night”. genuinely thought the salamanders where taking over
2026-04-26 03:42:44
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justahole00
????? :
Where they going?
2026-04-29 22:46:12
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sylvester_cwat
Sylvester :
How do they know to go at the same time
2026-04-05 20:34:12
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isthatadoglol
Carter J :
2026-03-07 18:37:03
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frnkthms
user4676120600796 :
Leave it alone
2026-04-07 21:35:57
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kennyargueta280
kennyargueta280 :
2026-03-08 05:09:56
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justbrayden5
Brayden :
Damn I’m second to the mat geo post
2026-03-06 20:25:01
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davidgolliher
davidgolliher :
I think either tonight or tomorrow night will be the big night here for me in swva. I’m going to see if I can find any. I love salamanders.
2026-03-07 12:52:04
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thatricanrose
Amber Roseee :
I absolutely love salamanders
2026-03-23 22:47:40
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dave_in_rowlett
Dave_in_Rowlett :
So kawaii! 🥰
2026-03-07 01:26:53
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abihookwqymoney
Abi Hookway Property Investing :
It has beautiful skin
2026-03-10 07:34:22
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animals.life406
animals life :
Catch me if you can 😁
2026-03-07 13:15:13
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user6781404336007
aleks :
2026-03-07 22:52:01
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justbrayden5
Brayden :
Second
2026-03-06 20:25:11
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veka3beka
ꙮ-(^ω^)-ꙮ :
i saw a black and yellow one, is it rare?
2026-03-17 07:18:57
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0adragon0
Adragon :
2026-03-18 10:27:52
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alejandrobayona__
Alejandro Bayona :
SEE MY REPOSTT
2026-04-01 22:07:26
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krisy0601
ItsKrisy💖♑️ :
Wow 😯
2026-05-01 11:07:53
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doorstep1
Kami no Serpents :
Yessss
2026-04-27 03:31:45
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wolfram_dager
user1676047248056 :
2026-04-09 15:26:45
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Damour :
2026-03-06 20:35:39
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