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Two Central Texas Salamanders Make Endangered Species List

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has added to its list of endangered species two types of Central Texas salamanders that local wildlife officials say play key roles in the region's ecosystem and water supply.

By Terrence Henry, KUT News/StateImpact Texas
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has added to its list of endangered species two types of Central Texas salamanders that local wildlife officials say play key roles in the region's ecosystem and water supply. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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