Lesser siren, a large amphibian with external gills, can also obtain oxygen by gulping air into its lungs, an adaptation that allows it to survive periods of drought. It is native to the southeastern United States.
Species:
Lesser siren,
Siren intermediaImage ID:
09789Format: Digital 3:2
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