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New Hampshire State Amphibian:

Spotted newt - click to see all amphibian symbols
Eastern red spotted newt - photo © Michael Righi on Flickr -
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Spotted Newt

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New Hampshire designated the spotted newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) as the official state amphibian in 1985 after a two-year effort by high school students. Very common in New Hampshire, the Union Leader newspaper (April 25, 1985, p. 48) lists the spotted newt as "the perfect symbol for ensuring ecology in New Hampshire, as they exist predominantly in the rain and runoff sodden areas heavily affected by acid rain."

Red spotted newt - click to see all state reptiles & amphibians
Eastern red spotted newt - photo © Michael Righi on Flickr -
noncommercial use permitted with attribution / share alike.
See All State Reptiles & Amphibians.
Source:
Fast New Hampshire Facts: New Hampshire Almanac
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gem - rock
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