These 'skydiving' salamanders survive leaps from the world's tallest trees - National Geographic

The tiny amphibians have evolved a human-like strategy for soaring from California’s old-growth redwoods, a new study says.

When disturbed by a predator in the canopy of the worlds tallest trees, some salamanders face a seemingly daunting task: Sail through the air to safety at least dozens of feet below. Biologist Chris… [+4571 chars]

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