The Tiger Salamander is like a lumpy, squishy dinosaur that got lost on its way to a rock concert. It has a skin that looks like someone spilled yellow paint on a black banana, and it's generally found lounging around in muddy puddles or hiding under logs, pretending to be a monster. With its big eyes, it stares blankly as if it’s contemplating life’s big questions, like why it can’t fly. It’s essentially a fancy, legged amphibian that sometimes thinks it’s a cat with those fun little whiskers. You might find it at the party if it’s wet enough, but it definitely won’t win any races.