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Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders Researchers have discovered a surprising hidden ability in Europe's familiar black-and-yellow fire salamanders: they glow green and cyan under ultraviolet light. Researchers have discovered a surprising hidden ability in Europe's familiar black-and-yellow fire salamanders: they glow green and cyan under ultraviolet light.
Dr. Kai NakamuraChief Science CorrespondentPublished Oct 28, 2026 at 1:26 PM EDT · 1 min read
Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders Researchers have discovered a surprising hidden ability in Europe's familiar black-and-yellow fire salamanders: they glow green and cyan under ultraviolet light. Researchers have discovered a surprising hidden ability in Europe's familiar black-and-yellow fire salamanders: they glow green and cyan under ultraviolet light.
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