Languages: English, Spanish The Chinese giant salamander—previously thought to be a single species—is actually made up of three distinct lineages, research suggests. And one of these is likely ...

and a smug smile constantly plays at the corners of its slimy black mouth. But unlike most salamanders, Chinese giants can grow to nearly six feet—yes, six feet—long. Despite (or perhaps ...

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The Chinese giant salamander is the world's largest amphibian and can grow up to six feet (1.8 metres) in length. It has been described as a 'living fossil' as its appearance has barely changed ...

If you’re ever wading through a river in China and step on something squishy, take care—you might be standing on Andrias davidianus, the largest amphibian on Earth. This is exactly what ...

The critically endangered Chinese giant salamander is not just one, but three distinct species, researchers have now confirmed in a new study. One of the newly recognized species, the South China ...

No group of vertebrates other than salamanders has this specific configuration. The closest relationships of the Chinese specimens with living salamanders lie within the most primitive families ...