Giant salamander discovered in China
A Chinese giant salamander measuring 1.4m and 52kg has recently been found in the wild in south-western China, reported Chinese media, which cited experts as saying the endangered amphibian could be more than 200 years old.
The animal was discovered in a cave in Chongqing municipality and has been transferred to an official facility for "protection" and further study. It added that experts estimated that the creature was more than 200 years old.
Chinese giant salamander, which is said to have been in existence for more than 170 million years, is known for moving slowly and easy to hunt. It is also marked by the high-pitched voice it makes, giving it the nickname wa wa yu, or baby fish, in Chinese.
It is critically endangered in China, having been hunted relentlessly for decades for its meat and perceived medicinal properties.
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