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Há 2 dias · The Chinese giant salamander, at 1.8 m (6 ft) the largest amphibian in the world, is critically endangered, as it is collected for food and for use in traditional Chinese medicine. An environmental education programme is being undertaken to encourage sustainable management of wild populations in the Qinling Mountains and captive ...
Há 3 dias · Many of the world’s most beloved frogs and amphibians are headed for extinction, but inside “The Ark” in Panama, some of those threatened species are given a fighting chance. Using ...
Há 9 horas · Chytrid is the deadly amphibian fungus that has killed countless populations of frogs and toads around the world. It has been estimated that chytrid disease has contributed to the decline of more ...
Há 5 dias · axolotl, ( Ambystoma mexicanum ), salamander of the family Ambystomatidae (order Caudata), notable for its permanent retention of larval features, such as external gills. The species is found only in Lake Xochimilco, within Mexico City, where it is classified as a critically endangered species.
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Há 5 dias · Axolotls are often referred to as “Mexican walking fish,” but they are actually amphibians that prefer to live their entire lives underwater. These remarkable creatures can regenerate almost every part of their bodies if necessary, including their spines, internal organs, and even some parts of their brains.
Há 5 dias · Amphibians (Amphibia) A giant salamander, the largest living amphibian. The largest living amphibian is the South China giant salamander (Andrias sligoi). Formerly considered conspecific with the Chinese giant salamander (A. davidianus), the maximum size of this nearly human-sized river-dweller is 64 kg (141 lb) and almost 1.83 m (6. ...
Há 1 dia · The olm (Proteus anguinus) is considered the world's longest-living amphibian. It was a salamander that lived in captivity for over 70 years. However, they may have a lifespan of over 100 years.
