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California
Newt
Taricha torosa
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These little guys are pretty common, at least during the
rainy season. They move along at a good clip, especially
considering it's often cold. (I thought cold-blooded animals
were supposed to be slooowwww when cold.) Be sure to watch
out for them when you're driving the road. |
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Pacific
or California Giant Salamander
Dicamptodon ensatus
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This
is the first one of these we've seen. Much slicker than
the salamander above, he (she?) was also a bit larger
and much darker. When picked up off the road, he (she?)
made a chittering, churring sound.
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