Today's animal of the day is the tiger salamander. These amphibians get their name from the distinctive vertical stripes that adorn their bodies and resemble the markings of their mammal namesake. Tiger salamanders range in color from dark gray to brown or black. Their body markings are anywhere from brilliant yellow to a brownish yellow color. The tiger-like vertical stripes are the most common pattern, but some subspecies sport either small or large spots.
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