Giant 200-year-old Salamander!

     A piece of extremely compelling and current news came to the world from a fisherman who discovered a Cryptobranchidae believed to be over 200 years old!  Given the usual 50-80 year lifespan of most of it’s species, this one has been moved to a research facility for study and ”protection”.  This particular Cryptobranchidae, a Chinese giant salamander, is 4.5 feet in length and weighs over 100 pounds! 

     This is the largest known species of amphibian on our planet today, but the population has suffered dramatic declines due to over hunting.  Lucky for us, action is being taken to protect their habitats and provide education for the rest of us carnivores

     Now can somebody PLEASE go search for the Megalania?!

     -Blaze

     P.S.  It lived over 200 years IN ITS NATURAL HABITAT, will it continue to thrive in a research facility?!

     -Blaze and Emrys

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