Cyril Ruoso / Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) den master guarding the nest with the eggs. Honshu, Japan, September.
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Cyril Ruoso / Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) egg which has accidentally been removed from the nest, Honshu, Japan, August.
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Cyril Ruoso / Artificial banks to create a paddy field. This can be a issue for Japanese giant salamanders as it disrupts their habitat. Honshu, Japan, August 2010.