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hellbender giant salamander
Posted on July 14, 2020November 18, 2022Environment

Eastern Hellbender: Prehistoric, Giant Salamanders of the Watauga River

Did you know one of the three giant salamanders in the world lives in the Watauga River. The Eastern hellbender can grow 2-feet long or more during its 30-year lifespan. They look prehistoric. Coming from an ancient lineage of salamanders, its body form has changed little over millions of years.

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