CNRE Third Thursday Lunch & Learn - The race to save Appalachia’s giant salamander: the eastern hellbender

Appalachia is a global hotspot for biodiversity. Among our unique flora and fauna, one of the most iconic symbols of our ancient mountains and rivers is the eastern hellbender. This fascinating creature grows to two feet in length, can live more than 30 years, and has stalked our streams since the time of the dinosaurs. But now, hellbenders are rapidly disappearing for unknown reasons. Join us as we unravel this mystery and race to save one of the planet’s most unique animals.