Species
*Sources for information and photos (unless they were taken by me) can be found at the bottom of each species profile or in photo captions.
A collection of animal species from around the world.
Japanese Giant Salamander
The Japanese giant salamander, one of the largest amphibians in the world, is endemic to Japan’s cold, fast-flowing streams. When disturbed, it oozes a milky, pungent mucus whose scent resembles sanshō (Japanese pepper), giving rise to its Japanese name ōsanshōuo, or “giant pepper fish.”
