[Issaquahking]

The species dates from the Pleistocene era, a geologic period that stretches from 1.8 million years to 10,000 years ago. The newly identified species is believed to have survived the last ice age, Vaile said.

Environmental groups petitioned the Bush administration last year to protect the Siskiyou Mountains salamander and any related or distinct populations under the Endangered Species Act.

Gee, the thing has been around for almost 2 million years possibly, so I have to ask "What qualify's it to be an ESA critter?" It will probably outlast us.. stupid, treehugging, greenies never consider anything but power and control over anyone they can con out of a buck.

[SierraWasp]

Wull... They're abuncha cross-eyed, bow-legged, ameoba jockies!!!

[farmfriend]

Gee, the thing has been around for almost 2 million years possibly, so I have to ask "What qualify's it to be an ESA critter?" It will probably outlast us.. stupid, treehugging, greenies never consider anything but power and control over anyone they can con out of a buck.

ROFLMAO!