salamanders and newts (pix)

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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) Newt Hands Giant Chinese Salamander (Aquarium) Newt Hands European fire salamandar Rough-Skinned Newt 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) salamanders and newts: Page 1