Salamanders are known for their ability to climb.
The alpine salamander broke the record for the longest gestational time, which was previously held by a frog species. This was before the discovery of the mountain salamander. It has been suggested that the pregnancy of this frog species might last for up to four years in some instances. It is believed that the Pacific octopus caught in the Monterey Canyon greatly exceeded the previous world record set in the same spot.
When compared to the Octopus, which self-destructs, the salamander invests a significant amount of time to raising its young, a time commitment that is related to the size of the progeny that it generates. Suppose the mother’s gestational period is reduced too short. In that case, the result will be the birth of an underweight and unwell child.