Fire Salamander - Striking Black and Yellow Amphibian Species #3476289 (License: Personal Use)

The fire salamander is a terrestrial amphibian known for its striking aposematic coloration: glossy black skin adorned with irregular yellow or orange blotches. Native to moist woodlands across central and southern Europe, it secretes potent neurotoxins (samandarin) from skin glands when threatened. Adults are typically 15-25 cm long and give birth to live young in streams or damp forest floors.

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