A homeowner has shared a “fantastic” image of a salamander found in their native garden after two days of rain.
Posting in the subreddit r/gardening, the homeowner posted the beautifully shot photo capturing the black and yellow creature among the foliage, along with various photos of mushrooms that had appeared.
Photo Credit: Reddit
Photo Credit: Reddit
“Does anyone know what type of mushrooms these are?” asked the homeowner.
Although the OP didn’t get many answers to their question, their post sparked plenty of chatter among gardening enthusiasts about the unexpected star of the show: a fire salamander. Native to Central Europe, where the OP lives, this striking amphibian stole the spotlight.
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Native plants also benefit the environment because they support a healthy environment and provide habitat and food to a wide range of wildlife. These plants also absorb carbon dioxide, a prominent planet-warming gas, and they can also increase the water-absorbing capacity of the soil, which can help prevent or reduce flooding.
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“Oh my! That salamander is so cute, hoping my garden blesses me with one this year,” wrote one commenter.
While another added, “Such unique coloring.”
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