In this Oct. 18, 2016 file photo, a fire salamander perches on a mossy surface near Oberhof, Germany. Europe’s salamanders could be decimated by an alien invader that has already wreaked havoc in some ...

BERLIN (AP) — Europe’s salamanders could be decimated by a flesh-eating alien species that has already wreaked havoc in some parts of the continent, scientists said in a study published Wednesday.