BIGGEST Salamander in Japan!

of air, but they can remain submerged for hours at a time, especially when the males are defending the den. As we know, males are often called den masters. They protect the eggs, they protect the larva. - So Coyote, how does it feel? - Like a big, wet, muscular sneak. Go ahead, Mark, put your hand in there and put some water on your hands. First and just give it a little caress, feel the skin. Very dense, right? - Oh, wow. Much of what he really imagined. I imagined it much more viscous. It's not as slimy. - But.

But they secrete more mucus if they feel stressed. So it's really good, you can see the animal is completely calm at this point, just keeping it in some water helps keep it hydrated. Alright, I think we've collected all the necessary data, which means it's time for us to safely return this

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to its enclosure. Alright. That will never be easier. - Salamander enters. - I have it. - Good good good. - Well. This, okay, here we go. Alright, I got it. There is. Alright. Oh, it's so slippery. Are you ready? - Yes, good. Alright, here it goes.

Wow. That was cool. Okada Sensei, thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to get to know this national treasure up close. What an incredible day for the Brave Wilderness team and a true honor to work with this

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here in Japan. I'm Coyote Peterson, be brave, stay wild. See you on the next adventure. - Nice! - Yeah! - High five! (laughs) - Okay, I'm getting out of this cold water. - Working alongside Okada Sensei in the field and practicing with Japanese giant salamanders while visiting the Hanzaki Institute was one of the most meaningful experiences the Brave Wilderness team and I have ever had.

Approximately 41% of the world's amphibian species are threatened and giant salamanders are no exception. The significance this animal has in Japanese culture is unmatched, and it was a true honor that we, as visitors to this sacred land, were entrusted to tell these stories. Giant salamander conservation efforts are imperative to their survival and if you would like to help, be sure to visit bushido

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.com to ensure there is a future for these majestic animals. If you missed our exciting adventure into the mysterious world of giant salamanders, be sure to come back and watch as we get the slippery amphibian up close for the cameras.

And don't forget, subscribe and click the notification bell so you can join me and the team on our next wild adventure. - What's very distinctive about this salamander compared to the hellbender is looking at all these little fleshy nodules on the head. We didn't see that with the Infernal Master. (howling Wolf)