Join us on the hunt for salamanders

Go behind-the-scenes of a reporting trip in the creeks of the Appalachian Mountains.   Introducing: FIELD NOTES The elusive 1.5-foot hellbender salamander. Hello, This week Vox published [an incredible story]( about the rare wildlife wonderland that rivals the biodiversity of the rainforests of South America, but lives hidden in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Vox senior environmental reporter Benji Jones gives us a look into the unique creatures that populate the region, including its most populous resident: the salamander. [Vox Members]( will get a glimpse later this week at what it's like to trek through the Southern Appalachian Mountains searching for salamanders. In our first edition of Field Notes, Benji shares his daily log from reporting in the field — from wading knee-deep in a creek, to fighting backaches, to a determined quest to find the elusive giant hellbender salamander. To get the behind-the-scenes look into Benji’s trip and see what it’s like to be a Vox reporter in the field, [become a Vox Member](. Not only does your membership [support our newsroom](, but it also gives you exclusive access to even more Vox journalism with perks, including members-only newsletters, a brand new digital magazine, a members-only podcast, and more. [JOIN US, BECOME A MEMBER]( Thank you, The team at Vox   [Vox logo]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. [Unsubscribe]( from this email or [manage your email preferences](. View our [Privacy Notice]( and our [Terms of Service](. [View this email in your browser]([.]( Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved.