Ancient Japanese Giant Salamanders Win Top Marks For Being Awesome Dads!

Meera Dolasia
Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:58:38 -0800

With their large flattened heads, small beady eyes and slimy skins, Japanese giant salamanders are not destined to take home the prize for "best-looking". However, according to a team of scientists they may just be eligible for the most "awesome dad" award, at least amongst amphibian males who are not known for their nurturing personalities.