Salamanders chew with their palate. The Italian Crested Newt eats anything and everything it can overpower. Earthworms, mosquito larvae and water fleas are on its menu, but also snails, small fish and even its own offspring. A research team has now studied the newt's chewing behavior and has made an astounding discovery. Source 7g
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Salamanders 101 (Hover)
According to the article, amphibians usually swallow their prey whole; except for this salamander. This particular one has palatal teeth that helps grind and break down the prey, something that scientists wouldn't see for a species such as this one.