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Eastern Kingbird

"Species of the month"
Ambystoma opacum

The Marbled salamander is a nonpermanently aquatic salamander. It can be found at elevations below 2,300 feet (700 m) In the Park. Adults grow to 3-5 inches (80-120 mm) and are stout bodied.
Marbled salamander adults may migrate at the same time to breeding sites.
They deposit their eggs on dry pond bottoms from October through November (in pond by September). As the pond fills, the eggs are inundated and incubate from 9-15 days, they must be flooded for 1-2 days for incubation to occur.
Hatching occurs during the winter. Hatchlings are about half an inch (10-14 mm) total length, remaining as larvae for 5-7 months. Metamorphosis occurs from late March through mid-June.
Learn more about the biodiversity of salamanders in the Park.

Welcome to Discover Life in America and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory

As of August 2007, the ATBI has identified 858 species new to science and 5,116 species previously not known to inhabit the Park. Learn more about the New Species.

DLIA is part of a group organizing the ATBI Alliance of parks, preserves, recreation areas, and monuments.

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	DLIA: Discover Life in America (DLIA) is the non-profit organization coordinating the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
	ATBI: We invite you to explore with scientists, teachers, students, and volunteers as we search for every species living in the Park. Find out more about the biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ATBI.
	Park Species: Learn about the incredible biodiversity of species inhabiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
	Volunteers: The ATBI depends on a wide variety of volunteers who donate their time and expertise. Become a "citizen scientist" and enjoy contributing to this unique biodiversity endeavor. Learn about about upcoming Volunteer Events.
	Education: Each year, 15,000 students take part in the Parks as Classrooms program and other educational offerings including the biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ATBI.
	Scientists: Grants have been offered each year since 2000 to support scientists working on the biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ATBI.
	Support: Each year, support from individuals and businesses provide resources for providing research grants, educating young people, purchasing supplies, and protecting the biodiversity of the Smokies.