Wednesday, 4 July 2012

Salamander

Salamander

Salamander (order Caudata), any member of a group of about 410 species of amphibians that have tails and that constitute the order Caudata. The order comprises 10 families, among which are newts and salamanders proper (family Salamandridae) as well as helbendes, nud pippes, and lungless salamander. They most commonly occur in freshwater and damp woodlands, principally in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.Salamanders are generally short-bodied, four-legged, moist-skinned animals, about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) long. Many are camouflaged, whereas others are boldly patterned or brightly coloured.

Salamander

Salamander

Salamander

Salamander

Salamander

Salamander

 

Salamander

Salamander

Salamander

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