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@amphibiansorg
Jun 15, 2020 • 3 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
Today begins the ASA #AmphibianQuiz Week!

Let's see if you know everything about your favourite animals 🐸

Day 1) What is the largest #amphibian species in the world?
Well done, you are great! 85% got the answer right!

The largest #amphibian in the world is the Chinese Giant Salamander (Andrias davidianus), reaching up to 1.8 m in length from the nose to the tip of the tail. An animal that was 1.15 m long weighed 11 kg!

Photo: Ben Tapley Image
Find other interesting #AmphibianFacts on the webpage of ASA partner @AmphibiaWeb:

amphibiaweb.org/amphibian/fact…

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