Unique Defense

I generally do not like posting species if I have a poor phone picture but for this I will make an exception. Just today I found two Iberian Sharp Ribbed Newts who have a specialized defense. The orange dots running along the side of the individual are the sections where the newt will push out its sharp bony ribs to stab a predator. They can move their ribs and poke them through their skin, which have a poisonous toxin in order to defend themselves. Afterward they retract and their skin heals quickly. I'm honored to have found such a cool species!