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Ancient Salamander Fossil Reveals Extinction Tragedy in Japan

6/10/2025

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A remarkable giant salamander fossil discovered in Ehime, Japan, dates back over 4,000 years and is tentatively identified as A. japonicus. Its remains, unearthed alongside fish and mammal bones in caves, hint at a tragic recent extinction, likely driven by habitat loss and human activities.

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A remarkable giant salamander fossil discovered in Ehime, Japan, dates back over 4,000 years and is tentatively identified as A. japonicus. Its remains, unearthed alongside fish and mammal bones in caves, hint at a tragic recent extinction, likely driven by habitat loss and human activities.