Several studies have confirmed an association between paedomorphism and "unusually large body size ... Chinese giant ...

Japanese giant salamanders are a rare species with over 23 million years of history. Many Japanese and foreign volunteers have been moved to join Richard's cause.

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.

The 3-D data for the digital models were used by students of Usa Industrial Science High School in Usa in creating relief models of the Japanese giant salamander. A life-size relief model is on ...