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Latest Updated by2007-12-11 16:59:00
 

Two rare amphibians with the academic name of "Hynobius Chinensis" were recently found in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province.


The rare creatures which date from the era of the dinosaur look like lizards, needs an aquatic environment and rely on their skin being moist to supplemental breathing. Their diet consists of insects and worms.

The guide at the park said that, they had been found in various places in the park and that they didn't realize how rare it was.

Experts said that, it is not easy for the creature to live in this demanding environment and that it was a surprising discovery.

(By Jessie Hwang, Alan Devey)

 
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