The newly named patch-nosed salamander, the second smallest salamander in the United States, is the first new genus of a four-footed creature found in the U.S. in 50 years!
Of the approximately 560 salamanders in the world, 10 percent are found in Georgia's Appalachian Mountains.As John Maerz of the University of Georgia is quoted in the article, "It makes you wonder, what else is out there?"
Jeff
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North Georgia outdoor adventures are something that will force you give up the comfort of a five-star hotel suit and hit the sunny outdoor to indulge in an array of activities. North Georgia is a place for action, for adrenaline rush and getting dirty; a Georgia-vacation is definitely not for wasting your time indoors. Its moderate climate makes North Georgia the ideal place for outdoor activities.
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