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Tag Archives: Amphibians
California Slender Salamander
California Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps attenuatus) I remember seeing these tiny salamanders around the yard as a kid. They were one of the more intriguing creatures to find and always seemed odd and out of place. They had the puny body of … Continue reading →













