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Kirsten Hecht

adult Hellbender being held

Life on Earth

House hunting for hellbenders: Pick right-sized rock or be eaten by cannibal neighbors

March 25, 2019

For young hellbenders, choosing the right home is more than a major life decision. Their survival can depend on it….Read More

Hellbender face

Life on Earth

Young hellbenders need a kids’ menu

June 22, 2017

Juvenile hellbenders have a different diet than adults, a finding that could help improve conservation efforts of the giant aquatic…Read More

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