Patternless Marbled Salamander

Patternless Marbled Salamander
Any day spent digging in the mud is a good day in my book, but it is hard to top a day when you find something truly unusual. This jewel was discovered within the confines of Big Cypress Tree State Park and is a rare find indeed. This is a fully grown marbled salamander without the typical white/gray pattern. I am not certain as to exactly how rare it is to find one of these, but it is the only one I have ever seen within the park (and I have seen hundreds upon hundreds of them). Just one more way to prove that when it comes to biology there is an exception to every rule.
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“If my decomposing carcass helps nourish the roots of a juniper tree or the wings of a vulture—that is immortality enough for me. And as much as anyone deserves.” ― Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
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