In the seventh grade, I did a report on the yellow-dotted salamander that I collected from our church's windowsill. Properly watered and fed, the yellow-dotted salamander was transported to school in my grandfather-constructed reptile box. Not wanting the salamander to dry out in my locker, I continued to water my little yellow-dotted friend, making sure only to provide the very best care. When the time for my big report came, I proudly presented my reptile box to my fellow students. When I went to show them what a yellow-spotted salamander looks like, I realized that I had drown my salamander. I was devastated. I cried, felt horrible and realized that my scientific calling was not with animals. But I still love them; they're amazing creatures. So, here's a video on some of their astounding capabilities, featuring a salamander.
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