8.7K views · 363 reactions | What’s in a name? The emperor newt’s moniker comes from the Mandarin words "shan" (mountain) and "jing" (spirit or demon). This highly toxic amphibian lives only in the mountains along a handful of rivers in western China. During the breeding season, they live in water fields, like rice paddies, ponds or humid grasslands. | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute | Facebook

25 reactions | The eastern hellbender was named Pennsylvania's state amphibian in 2019! This sleek and slimy creature, also known as the Allegheny alligator, is a type of salamander that can grow up to two feet long and lives in streams and rivers in the eastern United States. Ranger Olivia shares more about this creature in the video below! | Allegheny County Parks | Facebook