Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Animal Wonders of Evolution- 7



Chinese Giant Salamander

Chinese Giant Salamander

While EDGE of Existence started their conservation efforts with mammals, they've since moved on to amphibians.
The largest of all amphibians is the Chinese giant salamander, which can reach lengths of 6 feet and weigh 100 pounds. Its origins date to 50 million years ago, though its ancestors were just a fraction of its size.
Image: Wikimedia Commons

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