Japan's zoo successfully breeds rare salamanders for 1st time

A zoo in central Japan said Thursday it has successfully bred rare Akaishi salamanders for the first time in the country.Akaishi salamanders, which inhabit areas around the Southern Alps in Nagano Prefecture, are designated as an endangered species. Their eggs and larvae that develop in water have never been observed in the wild.A staff member at Chausuyama Zoo in Nagano said, "This is a valuable opportunity to learn more about the species' life cycle. I hope it will be helpful in conservation efforts."The species is found in the central Japan prefectures of Nagano, Yamanashi, Shizuoka and …READ FULL ARTICLE