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Rough-Skinned Newt
Taricha Granulosa
44.7539, -122.288
Field Notes
Description:
These photos were taken at Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, Oregon*
Here a video demonstrating the extreme toxicity of these newts when eaten or swallowed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvBi5Wv8-qg
Whereas, if your skin comes into contact with them, they're harmless.
Also, my friend John can be seen demonstrating a size comparison (no animals were harmed during the photo shoot)
Habitat:
Found throughout the West Coast and British Columbia; they are a stocky newt with a rounded nose ranging from light brown to olive to brownish-black on top while on bottom they are orange or yellow.
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