There’s no other way to say it: the Chinese giant salamander is a cutie. Like the charismatic axolotl, this amphibian's limbs are adorably stubby for its size, and a smug smile constantly plays ...

A new species of Chinese giant salamander has been identified as the world’s largest amphibian, measuring at a whopping 5 feet, 9 inches. The salamander, Andrias sligoli, is one of three newly ...

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The animal, the Chinese giant salamander, faces threats from widespread poaching. It is the world's largest amphibian. "The overexploitation of these incredible animals for human consumption has ...

Giant Chinese salamander is at least five distinct species, all heading toward extinction. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2018 / 05 / 180521131832.htm ...

A new study has revealed that the Chinese giant salamander, once thought to be a single species, may actually represent as many as nine distinct species. In 2019, scientists confirmed it was ...

With individuals weighing in at more than 140 pounds, the critically endangered Chinese giant salamander is well known as the world's largest amphibian. But researchers reporting in the journal ...