Wildlife of Henry W. Coe State Park
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California Newt
Taricha torosa


At or near Upper Camp.

Since the skin of these newts contains some toxin, one should wash the hands after
handling them.

End of February, 2004.

Photograph copyright Ó Gillian Zaharias.
Used with permission.




A newt in hand is worth . . .
two photos on the website.

End of February, 2004.

Photograph copyright Ó Gillian Zaharias.
Used with permission.




Wandering through camp at night, captured with a flash.

March 2003.

Photograph copyright Ó Michael O'Brien.
Used with permission.




Head detail of upper image.

Photograph copyright Ó Michael O'Brien.
Used with permission.


Henry W. Coe State Park, California
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