Wednesday, December 17, 2014

CHINESE: MEET THE WORLD BIGGEST SALAMANDER




Meet  Chinese Giant Salamander, it is the biggest amphibian on earth, the  giant salamander is found in China and has a mean bite.

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They can grow up to 6 feet long and are found in rivers and creeks feeding on small fishes and sea life they encounter.





















Click here to learn what makes this big amphibian so unique.

There is another Salamander, which is always confused with the Chinese, it is the Japanese Salamander, although they are very similar, the giant Japanese salamander is slightly smaller than its cousin making it the second largest amphibian in the world.

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