Experts capture rare images of unique amphibian lurking in US stream: 'Canary in a coal mine'

Experts capture rare images of unique amphibian lurking in US stream: 'Canary in a coal mine'

According to KFOR, biologists in Kentucky found a giant salamander, the eastern hellbender, living in a stream in the state.  Given its name, this might not sound like good news. However, the eastern hellbender is very rare, and its presence means that the stream it's in is healthy. When environmental problems appear, this animal doesn't survive. This makes it something of a "canary in a coal mine," according to officials with the Kentucky Depar…