I think the lovely Dwarf Waterdog (Necturus punctatus) would make a most excellent mascot for Herpetology!
Amphibians are superb icons as they are the unfortunate canaries of many ecosystems - helping in the detection of pollutants and other things going awry in the environment. The dwarf waterdog's vibrant filamentous gills, smiling gape, and tiny eyes set in its large head would make for an admirable mascot in anyone's eyes!
(Channing Derry, SC)
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What a lovely amphibian!
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