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October 1, 2013

Pets or Meat? "Rare Giant Salamanders Bred in Captivity"

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Being nocturnal and mostly aquatic, these super-salamanders are rarely seen. They lurk in cool streams in mountains and foothills. Though once caught for food, they’re now protected as a national treasure in Japan.
Rare Giant Salamanders Bred in Captivity
– News Watch

Posted by gerardvanderleun at October 1, 2013 8:21 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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I can't stand cuddly cutsie.

Posted by: BillH at October 1, 2013 2:22 PM

Thanks to Fukushima, these will soon be 30 feet long - and glow in the dark.

Posted by: Lorne at October 1, 2013 4:30 PM

Taste like chicken.

Posted by: Scott M at October 1, 2013 11:21 PM

In the Smokies those are called Hellbenders.

Not eaten AFAIK.

Posted by: ThomasD at October 2, 2013 7:18 PM

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