The word salamander comes from Old French salamandre from Latin salamandra from Greek σαλαμάνδρα : salamándra, of uncertain, possibly, pre-Greek origin. The Greek word is used for the fire salamander. See more

The skin lacks scales and is moist and smooth to the touch, except in newts of the Salamandridae, which may have velvety or warty skin, wet to the touch. The skin may be drab or brightly colored, exhibiting various patt… See more

Salamanders are opportunistic predators. They are generally not restricted to specific foods, but feed on almost any organism of a reasonable size. Large species such as the Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) … See more