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hellbender
noun
hell·ben·der
ˈhel-ˌben-dər 
: a large aquatic usually brownish-gray salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) of streams of the eastern and central U.S.
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And aside from these colossal creatures, The Wilds also plays a crucial role in North American wildlife conservation, with projects ranging from an American burying beetle breeding program to an initiative dedicated to rearing eastern hellbender salamanders.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the hellbender salamander can reach 29 inches long.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
In 2010, the Center petitioned for federal protections for eastern hellbenders.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Advocates hope the protections will spur broader efforts to restore water quality across the hellbender's range.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the hellbender salamander can reach 29 inches long.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
In 2010, the Center petitioned for federal protections for eastern hellbenders.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Advocates hope the protections will spur broader efforts to restore water quality across the hellbender's range.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Hellbender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hellbender. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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hellbender
noun
hell·ben·der
ˈhel-ˌben-dər
: a large water-dwelling salamander of streams of the eastern and central U.S.
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