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This lecture from the Virginia Living Museum's Naturally Speaking Series features Dr. Arianna Kuhn, Assistant Curator of Herpetology at the Virginia Museum of Natural History, exploring the fascinating world of salamanders in Virginia. Discover why these amphibians are considered "The hidden gems of Appalachia" as Dr. Kuhn reveals their beautiful colors, patterns, and remarkable survival strategies. Learn how these small predators navigate diverse habitats from streams and ponds to caves and mountains while hunting, reproducing, and overcoming environmental challenges. Understand the significance of Southwest Appalachia as a global hotspot for salamander biodiversity and gain insights into Dr. Kuhn's research program at the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Dr. Kuhn brings extensive expertise as a herpetologist whose career spans studying the world's fastest geckos in Namibia during her Master's at Villanova University and researching snake diversity in Madagascar for her PhD at the American Museum of Natural History.
