Help for Japan’s Giant Salamander

Giant salamanders must swim upstream to lay their eggs, but navigating all the dams can make the trip nearly impossible. A new program helps the salamanders get around the dams while still protecting the cities in Japan from flooding during the monsoon season. Watch the video to find out how they do it.

Get the facts on spotted salamanders on National Geographic Kids.

Learn more about Japan on National Geographic Kids.

See the video on National Geographic News.

Comments

peace
January 5, 2010, 8:03 pm

wow! the size of that thing was taller then me!let alone the weight! if i ever go to japan i am sure to go visit one.
cheops911
January 7, 2010, 12:33 pm

WOW! WOW! WOW! That is one big Salamander! It is probably the same size as my little 9 year-old bro. I would take one as a pet, because I love gross slimy things, and am not afraid to touch anything! ( Even though I am a girl ) I love bugs and frogs and getting down and dirty!
maltese
January 8, 2010, 7:11 am

Cheops, you are brave! I’m even scared of flies and butterflies…. But I love furry mammals! They’re cute and interesting!

I’m going to watch the video about the salamander now…
maltese
January 8, 2010, 7:16 am

Whew! That was A BIG salamander!!
7nothing
January 8, 2010, 7:48 am

Look at that size!
sb130845
January 8, 2010, 8:19 am

Wow, that is pretty big for a salamander! And I like gross slimy things like bugs and frogs, too, Cheops911!
emshemie3
January 9, 2010, 2:30 pm

Gross! I cannot imagine how I or one of my neighbors would feel if they discovered that thing in their pond or pool. Luckily, we do not live in Japan…
baboe
January 9, 2010, 5:36 pm

That salamander is huge!!! I wonder if I go to Japan, I’ll see one.If they aren’t extinct.Huge!!!!!!!!!!

baboe
(a girl)
wolfgal985
January 11, 2010, 7:32 am

haha for some weird reason i think this salamander is kinda cute! even though he’s 5 feet long and about 85 pounds. ( i’m also a girl by the way )
cheops911
January 11, 2010, 9:11 am

Thanks maltese, and sb130845. Salmanders are cool, and at home I have 25 pet snails,and one of them had babies. (12 of them) They are soooooo cute. well thanks for commenting.
baboe
January 16, 2010, 9:44 am

I guess it is pretty gross. but it was still cool!
photographyrocks247
January 19, 2010, 12:42 pm

It’s cute and scary at the same time!
Manarose1
May 6, 2010, 10:04 pm

I feel really bad for that samander.