Wednesday Word: Hellbender

Jun 12, 2024 11:00

Hellbender - noun.

Despite it's name, hellbenders are completely harmless salamanders who are both predator and prey! The salamanders, sometimes called snot otters are a vulnerable species found in Eastern US streams and rivers.

The name is thought to be derived from its striking appearance, as if it emerged from hell.


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simplyn2deep June 11 2024, 21:19:50 UTC
You got a head start on things. Today is just Tuesday.

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calzephyr77 June 11 2024, 21:36:45 UTC
Drat! Here I thought I was smart scheduling posts :-D

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adafrog June 12 2024, 01:10:11 UTC
Looks kind of cool.
Also, lolol snot otter.

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