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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 12 MIN

North Carolina’s Hellbenders

from The Atlas Obscura Podcast · host SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

A giant salamander has been lurking in the rivers and streams of Appalachia for more than a hundred million years.  And in just the last few years – after surviving one of the worst hurricanes in decades – they've become a local symbol of pride.This episode was produced in partnership with Visit North Carolina. We always want to hear from you! If you have a question or story for us, give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message, or send an email to [email protected]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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