Meet the crossing guards who help tiny salamanders travel safely at night

By Stephanie O'Neill

Published January 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM EST

A group of volunteers spends every night for a few months acting as crossing guards for tiny amphibians: migrating salamanders.

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