Fire Salamander is a species of salamander found in Europe. They are named for their distinctive bright orange or yellow markings on a black background, which serve as a warning to predators of their toxic skin secretions. Fire Salamanders typically live in moist forests near streams and ponds and feed on insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates. They are nocturnal and spend most of their time hiding in crevices or burrows. Fire Salamanders are considered a species of "Least Concern" by the IUCN due to their wide distribution and stable populations, but they are still threatened by habitat loss and degradation.

Fire salamanders mate in the spring and early summer, typically in or near water. The male will court the female by waving his tail and secreting pheromones. If the female is receptive, she will allow the male to approach and mate with her. The female will then lay her eggs in a suitable aquatic location, such as a pond or stream, and the male will fertilize them. After hatching, the larvae will mature into adult salamanders, completing the mating cycle.