A Chinese giant salamander measuring 4 feet 7 inches long and weighing about 104 pounds was found in a cave in Chongqing in southwestern China.
According to People's Daily Online, experts think it may exceed 200 years old, although the species is usually considered able to reach about 50 years, in captivity.
The Chinese salamander is the biggest amphibian in the world and is critically endangered. As shown in the video above, the animal has been transferred to a protective research facility for care and further study.
According to People's Daily Online, experts think it may exceed 200 years old, although the species is usually considered able to reach about 50 years, in captivity.