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Press News All squeak, no bite: The common mudpuppy

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All squeak, no bite: The common mudpuppy

Gills outside the body, a flat head and a propensity to eat anything it can fit in its mouth, it sounds like a description of an alien species, does it not?

Luckily for us, this isn’t the work of H.G Wells, and these creatures aren’t going to attack us with heat-rays or spread red weeds everywhere.

This description is of the common mudpuppy, and true to its name, it is an adorable lake-loving creature found here in the Midwest. It’s not a dog, it can’t bark and it doesn’t enjoy a good tummy rub, but this rare and majestic salamander is wonderfully unique and captivatingly cute.

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I'm jealous of all the diverse creatures you have in the USA, it's fascinating seeing all the different species there.
 
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