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.
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