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Save the Mazama Newt from extinction

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The Mazama Newt (Taricha granulosa mazamae) is a species of salamander currently facing extreme threat due to the human introduction of crayfish in the early 20th century. They thrived for over 6000 years in Crater Lake before the crayfish were introduced for fish food.

https://www.nps.gov/articles/parkscience32_1_5-12_buktenica_et_al_3815.htm

https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/nature/craterlakenewt.htm

https://www.hcn.org/articles/crayfish-doom-crater-lakes-native-newts-invasive

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