Some people in Japan think the legend of the Kappa might be based upon the Japanese giant salamander, or ‘hanzaki’, which is an aggressive lizard that grabs its prey with its powerful jaws.

The Japanese giant salamander is a rare species found in a few regions across the country. 00:23 Working to protect it is this man living in Tottori Prefecture: ...

The researchers from Kyoto University were looking for purebred Japanese giant salamanders, a species that has become increasingly difficult to find. Chinese salamanders have been introduced by ...

USA, Oita Prefecture--Home to Kyushu’s only natural habitat of the Japanese giant salamander, officials here are offering the public a real-life 3-D look at the elusive amphibian species.