Salamander Checkup: Priscilla and Steve Get a Clean Bill of Health! 🦎 🩺 Happy Amphibian Week! This week celebrates and brings attention to the important role that animals such as frogs, toads, newts and salamanders play in our ecosystem and food chain! Amphibians consume huge numbers of mosquitoes and other disease-bearing insects.  It was time for the annual checkup of the Zoo’s two Japanese Giant Salamanders Priscilla and Steve! During their exams, the vet team performed exams, radiographs, ultrasounds, and collected blood samples and skin swabs. We’re happy to report that both animals appeared to be in good health overall. Learn more in the Zoo News link in our bio! #cincinnatizoo #animalcare #animals #zookeeper #veterinarycare #salamanders