Giant Chinese salamander endangered
2008-01-23 01:14:13 Xinhua English
A man holds a giant Chinese salamander in this undated handout. The species, which predates Tyrannosaurus rex, is among a group of extremely rare amphibians identified by scientists as being in need of urgent help to survive. The salamander can grow to up to 1.8m in length and has evolved independently from all other amphibians on the planet. (Photo: Xinhuanet)
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(Source: Xinhua)
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