[Rebroadcast] Is it too late to save the Japanese giant salamander?

Deep Dive from The Japan Times

The team at Deep Dive is taking a needed break. In the meantime, check out this podcast from December in which we speak with environment journalist Mara Budgen about the trouble facing the Japanese giant salamander.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
On this episode:
Shaun McKenna: Articles | Twitter | InstagramMara Budgen: Articles | Twitter
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• The race to save the Japanese giant salamander (Mara Budgen, The Japan Times)

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Photo: The Japanese giant salamander has been protected as a cultural property under Japanese law since it was declared a “special natural monument” in 1952. | GETTY IMAGES