salamander

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Mexicans have plenty of spiritual animalistic icons and regional exclusives that make sense, from the endangered axolotl salamander to Xoloitzcuintle, a hairless dog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

But like the axolotl, the salamander she studied, this program is critically endangered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025

In the animal kingdom, some of the largest genomes include certain lungfishes and salamander at about 120 billion base pairs.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

Or of the critters, you might see, such as the Olympic torrent salamander — only found in Washington — or enormous banana slugs.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

He pulled out his igniter, felt the salamander etched on its silver disc, gave it a flick...

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury