The Salamander at the door.

A Salamander just outside the front door

Having never seen a salamander in the wild, we were very impressed to find one just outside.  Salamanders have permeable skin and love damp environments. We saw this little fellow the morning after a fierce electrical storm and a biblical downpour. 

The salamander is unique amongst vertebrates in being able to regenerate lost limbs.  Eveyone loves an amphibian!