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Three bones unearthed in Japan have revealed a lost giant salamander species that prowled ancient wetlands 3.5 million years ago.

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Three bones unearthed in Japan have revealed a lost giant salamander species that prowled ancient wetlands 3.5 million years ago.
When
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:15:13 GMT · 21h 10m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
Fossil discovery of ancient remains.
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The discovery expands the known biodiversity of ancient Japan and provides insight into prehistoric ecosystems.

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