Three recent expeditions to Costa Rica have uncovered 5,000 new species of life. Three of them were previously unknown species of salamander. One of those was super tiny.
This one, the dwarf salamander (Nototriton sp.) grows to little bigger than a thumbnail (about an inch). We've always known that slippery and slimy can come in itty-bitty packages, but now we know it can also come with four legs.
Thanks for the article, Jeri.
Photo source: LiveScience [Image]
posted by Raging Wombat at 6:38 AM on Feb 23, 2008
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Close this window Jump to comment formWow, that guy's finger is GIGANTIC!
February 25, 2008
Is it okay that I think it's cute?
February 25, 2008
OMG that is just the cutest wittle itty bitty thing ever!!!
February 25, 2008
mini is cutest!
September 26, 2008