Scientists have discovered a new species of giant salamander that can grow up over 6 feet long, making it the largest amphibian known to science. Known as Andrias sligoi, the species was found living in remote caves in a protected area of central China. At over 6 feet in length, Andrias sligoi takes the record for the world's longest amphibian, surpassing the Japanese giant salamander which typically reaches around 5 feet.
Scientists have discovered a new species of giant salamander that can grow up over 6 feet long, making it the largest amphibian known to science. Known as Andrias sligoi, the species was found living in remote caves in a protected area of central China. At over 6 feet in length, Andrias sligoi takes the record for the world's longest amphibian, surpassing the Japanese giant salamander which typically reaches around 5 feet.
Scientists have discovered a new species of giant salamander that can grow up over 6 feet long, making it the largest amphibian known to science. Known as Andrias sligoi, the species was found living in remote caves in a protected area of central China. At over 6 feet in length, Andrias sligoi takes the record for the world's longest amphibian, surpassing the Japanese giant salamander which typically reaches around 5 feet.