{"product_id":"tiger-salamander-emily-williams-9798270781835","title":"Tiger Salamander: Care, Ecology \u0026 Behavior of North America's Underground Amphibianl","description":"The Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) is one of North America's most recognizable amphibians, noted for its striking coloration, robust body, and dual aquatic-terrestrial lifestyle. Belonging to the family Ambystomatidae, commonly known as mole salamanders, this species demonstrates remarkable adaptations for burrowing, hunting, and surviving in fluctuating environments.\u003cbr\u003eThis classification reflects the Tiger Salamander's evolutionary relationships with other amphibians. Within the genus Ambystoma, it is closely related to other mole salamanders, such as the Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) and the Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium), sharing similar burrowing behavior, larval development, and habitat requirements.\u003cbr\u003eThis classification reflects the Tiger Salamander's evolutionary relationships with other amphibians. Within the genus Ambystoma, it is closely related to other mole salamanders, such as the Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) and the Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium), sharing similar burrowing behavior, larval development, and habitat requirements. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKey Characteristics and Ecological Role\u003cbr\u003eNocturnal and secretive: Tiger Salamanders are primarily active at night, emerging from burrows or shelters to hunt insects, worms, and small invertebrates. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmphibious life cycle: They possess both aquatic larval and terrestrial adult stages, making them highly adaptable to seasonal environmental changes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKeystone species: As both predator and prey, they regulate invertebrate populations and provide food for birds, mammals, and other amphibians. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIndicator species: Sensitive to pollutants, habitat changes, and climate fluctuations, their presence or absence signals ecosystem health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emily Williams,Patrick Faes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798270781835\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Emily Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852649771263,"sku":"9798270781835","price":14.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tiger-salamander-emily-williams-9798270781835","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}