230: Flying Salamanders

September 27, 2022 00:09:18
230: Flying Salamanders
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230: Flying Salamanders

Sep 27 2022 | 00:09:18

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Okay, they're really falling with style. But it's still cool that the Wandering salamander in the redwood forests of north western California can glide.

Check out the Current Biology paper if you want to read more!

And OF COURSE there's video!

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