The Japanese giant salamander is a rare species found in a few regions across the country. 00:23 Working to protect it is this man living in Tottori Prefecture: ...

MATSUE--Seven new salamander species inhabiting puddles were confirmed in a 40-year research project in western Japan that increased the variety number to 44. Another type of salamander is also ...

Typically lurking in riverbeds in valleys in western Japan, including mountainous parts of this city, giant salamanders are recognized by the central government as special natural treasures.

Save the salamander: Mission to guard a living treasure A British expat living in west Japan is dedicated to saving the region's population of giant salamanders from threats to their environment ...