Climate threat, the plight of the southern appalachian salamander

The video discusses the southern Appalachian salamander, which breathes through its skin, making it sensitive to water quality and temperature. It highlights the Appalachian region as home to the most salamander species globally. The salamanders are found in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee, living in wet forested areas. However, climate change and habitat loss pose significant threats to their survival.

How does the southern Appalachian salamander primarily breathe?

• Through gills

• Through its mouth

• Through its skin

• Through its lungs

Which region is home to the most diverse salamander species in the world?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Great Barrier Reef

• Sahara Desert

• Appalachian Region

What is the maximum size an adult southern Appalachian salamander can reach?

• 5 inches

• 7 inches

• 10 inches

• 12 inches

In which states can the southern Appalachian salamander be found?

• Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana

• Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee

• California, Nevada, Arizona

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

What are the main threats to the southern Appalachian salamander's habitat?

• Overfishing and pollution

• Climate change and habitat loss

• Invasive species and disease

• Urbanization and agriculture