Here are some fun facts about each species: Eastern hellbender 💧 These huge salamanders love a good swim in the cool, rushing waters of they inhabit in several Eastern US states. Ranging from 12 to 29 inches in length and weighing up to 5 pounds, these slow-moving giants rely on swift-running, well-oxygenated streams and rivers with large flat rocks and logs that they use for cover. Southern red salamander🔥 These salamanders have a bright red or reddish-orange coloration and many dark spots. Y

Have you ever heard of a hellbender? How about a snot otter? Whatever you call them, these salamanders are the largest amphibians in North America, with some growing up to two feet long! As an indicator species, hellbenders can help us learn about the health of freshwater rivers. If you see a hellbender, it’s probably a good sign that the ecosystem is doing well. Learn more about this amazing animals, this weekend on an all-new Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. | Mutual of Omah

Hellbender salamanders released into the wild by conservationists in southern Indiana. INSIDE THE INDIANAPOLIS ZOO streaming now on WTHR | WTHR-TV