These newts have the world’s sexiest kidneys
Whether it’s lion manes, peacock tails, or narwhal horns, secondary sexual characteristics are generally there to set males apart and, theoretically, make them more impressive to potential mates. For red-spotted newts, there’s nothing sexier than thick, oozing kidneys. Yes, really. That’s the finding of Southeast Missouri State University researcher Dustin Siegel. These particular newts reproduce…