Photo gallery: salamanders and newts



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Rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa). This species is known for its strong poison
This species produces tetrodotoxin; a strong toxin that causes paralysis and death in predators. However some species of garter snake can consume this newt without ill affect; suggesting co-evolution between the species.

(California)


Rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz Country; California
This species produces tarichatoxin; a strong toxin that causes paralysis and death in predators. Some species of garter snake can consume this newt without ill affect; suggesting co-evolution between the species.

(California)


European fire salamandar


Newt Hands
Newt Hands

Newt Hands
Newt Hands


Giant Chinese Salamander

(Aquarium)


Orange-bellied newt (Taricha granulosa) on a rock in the middle of Berry Creek in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in California

(California)


Orange-bellied newt (Taricha granulosa) in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in California

(California)

Rough-Skinned Newt
Rough-Skinned Newt



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