Chinese Salamander: The Largest Amphibian by Rachael Morlock

Author:Rachael Morlock [Morlock, Rachael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2019-12-30T00:00:00+00:00

When a Chinese salamander loses its gills, it can breathe underwater by taking in oxygen through its skin.

ADULT LIFE

As an adult, the Chinese salamander mainly lives on its own. It spends most days in underwater shelters. At night, it swims out to find food.

The Chinese salamander’s small, lidless eyes can’t see very well. Its nose and bumps on its skin help it sense movement nearby. Instead of actively hunting, it lies in wait for prey to pass. At the right moment, it opens its jaws wide to suck in water and prey, then snaps them shut again.

ANIMAL ACTION

Camouflage helps the Chinese salamander keep out of sight. Its spotted brown, gray, or green skin blends in with the rocky and muddy floor of its river home.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.