Fire Salamanders - Facts for Kids

A fire salamander with a glossy black body and bright yellow blotches and stripes crawling through green grass and leaves.

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Facts About Fire Salamanders For Kids

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The Fire Salamander’s scientific name is Salamandra salamandra. The word “salamandra” comes from ancient Greek, meaning “fire lizard,” because people once believed these creatures could live in fire.

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