Giant Salamanders Make Dedicated Dads

Amphibians aren’t usually known for their parental care. When an amphibian does look after its eggs or young, it’s usually the mother’s job. But new research suggests the Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) is no deadbeat dad.Read about how these salamader fathers care for their eggs in my latest Zoologic post: Japanese Giant Salamanders Make Devoted Dads.