There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Daniel Rosengren:" A Fire Salamander photographed in the Carpathian mountains of Romania. These salamanders have been confirmed to get over 50 years old. The beautiful black and yellow colouring of this amphibian is actually a warning. There are poison glands in the skin that can excrete an extremely toxic compound called samandarin. It is used for defence and could kill a human. Samandarin is believed to be an ingredient in Salamander brandy, a drink that's reported to have hallucinogenic and aphrodisiac effects, something that has not been proven though. "