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Rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz Country, California



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Rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz Country, California
This species produces tarichatoxin, a strong toxin that causes paralysis and death in predators. Some species of garter snake can consume this newt without ill affect, suggesting co-evolution between the species.



Photographer: Rhett Butler
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT



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