salamander
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Only five genera in the Cryptobranchidae family had previously been described, making the recognition of another genus an important addition to scientists' understanding of giant salamander diversity.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
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
Aztec legend has it that the creature is a god in salamander form - the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, disguised as a salamander.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025
“She wants a new angle, Hagrid,” said Ron wisely as he shelled salamander eggs.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
It houses diverse wildlife, according to the Lake Chippewa Flowage Resort Association, such as frogs and salamanders, and - like the rest of the lake and its shoreline - is legally protected by state laws.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
These animals were 'crocodile-like' relatives of today's salamanders and frogs and could reach lengths of up to 2 m.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 25, 2026
Somewhat ironically, these charismatic salamanders are found in the world's laboratories and pet aquariums in their hundreds of thousands.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025
Casa Apocalyptica is full of salamanders, birds, dragonflies and koi amid native plants and soothing water features.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2024
“They seem, like salamanders, to consider fire as their element.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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