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Japanese Giant Salamander — printable fact sheet
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Japanese Giant Salamander
Andrias japonicus
The Japanese Giant Salamander is one of the largest amphibians in the world, capable of reaching lengths up to 1.5 meters. It is a nocturnal, fully aquatic species that inhabits cool, fast-flowing streams and rivers in Japan. This salamander has a broad, flat head, wrinkled skin…
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- The Japanese Giant Salamander is considered a living fossil, having changed little since the time of the dinosaurs.
- The Japanese Giant Salamander can regenerate lost limbs and even parts of its organs. It communicates by making low, barking noises underwater. Despite its size, it is a secretive species, spending most of its life hidden under rocks.
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