Galapagos Posted July 9, 2009 Report Posted July 9, 2009 Wednesday, 8 July 2009 12:01 UKStriking salamander species foundMatt WalkerEditor, Earth News A striking new species of lungless salamander has been found living in a small stream in the Appalachian foothills of the US. The salamander is so distinct that it's been classified within its own genus, a taxonomic grouping that usually includes a host of related species. The creature breathes through its skin, and unusually for its kind, males and females have different colouration. BBC - Earth News - Striking salamander species found Quote
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