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Small salamander with a black body and irregular yellow stripes perched on a branch, raising its front right foot.

A red salamander (Pseudotriton ruber) with black spots on its back and head rests on a damp log, surrounded by green moss.

banded fire salamander (Salamandra terrestris)

olympic torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton olympicus)

red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus)

A red salamander with small black dots on the front half of its body is perched on a wet rock against a black background.

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Size and eating habits of Japan's giant salamanders

Study an amphibious tiger salamander of the mole salamander family Ambystomatidae in its natural habitat

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