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salamander

[sal-uh-man-der] / ˈsæl əˌmæn dər /
NOUN
amphibian
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Based on comparisons with related species, researchers think Tanyka may have resembled a salamander with a slightly longer snout.

From Science Daily • May 1, 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

The three students weren’t just looking to capture any large salamander: Their goal was to find a purebred Japanese giant salamander.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

I press print on a picture of a clouded salamander on bright green moss, and once the printer stops, I think I have enough.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour




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