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Chinese Giant Salamander

Scientific Name: Andrias davidianus

Conservation Status:

Critically Endangered IUCN Red List

About

At up to 6 feet long, this salamander is the world’s largest amphibian.

Location Within the Zoo

You’ll find this animal in the LAIR.

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