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Anderson's Crocodile Newt
Echinotriton andersoni
Anderson's Crocodile Newt is a distinctive amphibian known for its rough, crocodile-like skin and prominent orange markings along its sides and tail. Native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan and parts of Taiwan, this newt inhabits moist forests and mountain streams. It is a secreti…
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- When threatened, this newt can arch its back and push out its ribs to expose toxic glands, making it less appealing to predators.
- Anderson's Crocodile Newt can secrete toxins from its skin as a defense mechanism. Its bumpy, ridged body provides camouflage and a crocodile-like appearance. During the breeding season, it migrates to shallow pools where females lay eggs attached to submerged vegetation.
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