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Seriously? Battle looms over Pa. state amphibian: Hellbender vs. Wehrle's

The Eastern hellbender - an odd critter that has inspired vivid nicknames, such as snot otter, devil dog and mud devil - was poised for a promotion when an overwhelming majority of the Senate voted in favor of its becoming the state's Official Amphibian.

An Eastern hellbender salamander, left, and Wehrle’s salamander, right.
An Eastern hellbender salamander, left, and Wehrle’s salamander, right.Read moreChesepeake Bay Foundation / Pennsylvania Fish and Board Commission