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A Tale of Two Nearly Extinct Giant Salamanders

While trying to save large amphibians native to Japan, herpetologists in the country unexpectedly found a way to potentially save an even bigger species in China. While trying to save large amphibians ...
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It's as long as a bicycle, weighs the same as a German shepherd dog, is slightly creepy looking – and cries like a baby when removed from water

The giant salamanders of the Far East are by far the biggest amphibians in the world - but which one is king of all?
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Japanese Giant Salamander at Smithsonian's National Zoo

🦎🌊 Rush in to the Reptile Discovery Center to see the second-largest amphibian on earth—the Japanese giant salamander! A brand-new exhibit brings visitors face-to-face with these curious and ...
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Japanese giant salamanders given to the National Zoo by Asa Zoological Park in Hiroshima

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo recently acquired Japanese giant salamanders given to the Zoo by the City of Hiroshima Asa Zoological Park. This ...