The Chinese giant salamander looks like a creature from another world. Growing up to 6 feet long, this record breaker is the world's largest amphibian. Scientists consider it a living fossil. The Chinese salamander has made its home in underwater caves since dinosaurs roamed Earth. This book offers readers a close look at this unique goliath. Full-color photographs accompany details about the giant salamander's anatomy, habitat, behaviors, life cycle, and role in maintaining the balance of the natural world.