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Posted on May 30, 2008 in Santa Monica Mts BioBlitz 2008 | 0 Comments
A California newt, Taricha torosa, found by wildlife biologists Todd and Heidi Hoggan while leading 11 volunteers in Leo Carrillo State Park. Cute, yes, adorable to be sure, but these newts contain the same deadly toxin as Japanese fugu or puffer fish. Look but don't eat!
Photograph by Heidi Hoggan/U.S. Forest Service
POSTED BY FORD COCHRAN/BIOBLITZ TEAM, 6:33 PM PDT
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