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The Missing Salamander Discovery
- In the 1950s, workers in San Marcos, TX discovered pale, blind salamanders while digging for water.
- A heron ate most of them, one was lost at Texas State University, and the last preserved specimen resides at UT Austin.
The Last Specimen
- The only remaining Blanco Blind Salamander specimen is preserved in a jar at UT Austin.
- It's small, pale, eyeless, and unimpressive due to its age and preservation.
Lost Species Definition
- Lost species are those unseen for over 10 years (or 50, by some definitions).
- They're not necessarily extinct, but their status is uncertain, making conservation efforts difficult.