Japanese Giant Salamander

[Hamster of Borg]

I want one of these. They've been protected since the 50s, and on the endangered species list since the 70s. Their habitat is the cool mountain streams in Japan. This particular one is in a tank in San Antonio zoo... where they actually have to cool the water for it, because normal room temperature water is too hot for them to survive. Getting to around 5' and living 50 or so years, definitely one monster of a salamander. US native hellbenders are impressive, and these put them in their place.





Ham