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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.
Read more:
lakes.grace.edu
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.
Read more:
All squeak, no bite: The common mudpuppy
What is a mudpuppy? These flat-head salamanders are native to Indiana, indicate the health of their environment, and (contrary to their name) don't bark.
lakes.grace.edu