The Chinese Giant Salamander
Gentle giants. Image credit: James Joel
Chinese giant salamanders, unlike many other amphibians, have a long lifespan with some living longer than the average human. They can live up to 30 years in the wild and even up to 60 years in captivity. The lifespan of wild and captive Chinese giant salamanders differs due to the conditions they face. While wild salamanders fend for themselves, where they may get sick and die and also face many more threats, captive salamanders benefit from medical care and protection from predators.
In the wild, these enormous amphibians can be found in various habitats, including rivers, lakes, and caves. They are also known to live in subterranean rivers. In certain regions of China, only underground populations still exist because the aboveground populations in rivers and lakes are more susceptible to being over-fished for their eggs.
Chinese giant salamanders, unlike many other amphibians, have a long lifespan with some living longer than the average human. They can live up to 30 years in the wild and even up to 60 years in captivity. The lifespan of wild and captive Chinese giant salamanders differs due to the conditions they face. While wild salamanders fend for themselves, where they may get sick and die and also face many more threats, captive salamanders benefit from medical care and protection from predators.
In the wild, these enormous amphibians can be found in various habitats, including rivers, lakes, and caves. They are also known to live in subterranean rivers. In certain regions of China, only underground populations still exist because the aboveground populations in rivers and lakes are more susceptible to being over-fished for their eggs.
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17 August 2023
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