7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Animals—And How to Tell the Difference
A lizard slithering on the ground, or a salamander? Fear not—we’ve got you covered. Here are some (almost) fool-proof methods ...
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A Tiny Amphibian Trapped in Amber Is a New Species
This story ran in the April 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. More than 20 million years ago a salamander hatchling less than three-quarters of an inch long met a traumatic end.
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A Biologist Reveals The 7 Most ‘Prehistoric-Looking’ Animals That Still Roam The Earth
The Andrias salamanders, commonly known as giant salamanders ... Native to New Zealand, this lizard-like creature is the only surviving member of an entire reptile order, known as rhynchocephalians.