‘Large’ creature with ‘long’ tail found in pond in China. It’s a new species

In a deep pool tucked in the mountains of southern China, a “large” brownish-black creature with a “long” tail moved through the water. Something about it caught the attention of visiting scientists — ...
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Oregon Zoo launches new plan to save the Crater Lake newt

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Mazama newt used to be head honcho at Crater Lake. Found only in the lake's cold waters, this brightly-colored semiaquatic species used to be one of the top predators in its ...
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Oregon Zoo, National Park Service team up to save endangered Crater Lake newt

A tiny endangered newt found only in Crater Lake has a new crew of champions. The Oregon Zoo announced Thursday that it has teamed up with the National Park Service and the High Desert Museum to try ...