A rough-skinned newt pauses while crossing a country road near Elkton, Ore., on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The rough-skinned newt produces a particularly potent form of toxin. It's been reported that one rough-skinned newt contains enough toxin to kill 17 people if it were to be evenly divided and eaten. The rough-skinned newt is found in primarily coastal areas of western North America from central California to Alaska.
Yes, I moved him/her to the side of the road after taking a few pictures. Anyone who has been watching my blog for a while will notice I seem so shoot a lot of critters crossing this road. It's just in my nature to look for creatures while I'm driving. Maybe someday I'll get a shot of bigfoot on the road.
The newt stood perfectly still for about 3 minutes while I was shooting. Maybe he figured I wouldn't see him if he didn't move.
My newt photo was picked up by msnbc.com for their weekly Animal Tracks gallery.
My newt photo was picked up by msnbc.com for their weekly Animal Tracks gallery.
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