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![It is said that the Japanese giant salamander is the inspiration behind the mythological creature known as the kappa, an imp or a demon that live in the rivers of Japan. : It is said that the Japanese giant salamander is the inspiration behind the mythological creature known as the kappa, an imp or a demon that live in the rivers of Japan. :](https://external-preview.redd.it/Ek843nKsvsOml3b_AUSZndVTtAusS3-z7Awap69a12A.png?format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef0f64064a0e7a919a20539e9e6cf18c89619020)
It is said that the Japanese giant salamander is the inspiration behind the mythological creature known as the kappa, an imp or a demon that live in the rivers of Japan. :
![GOOD CHOICE TOKYO on Twitter: "The world's third largest salamander is endemic to Japan! The Japanese giant salamander grows up to 5 feet long and lives up to 80 years! In the GOOD CHOICE TOKYO on Twitter: "The world's third largest salamander is endemic to Japan! The Japanese giant salamander grows up to 5 feet long and lives up to 80 years! In the](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErGPJfwVEAEZb7o.jpg:large)
GOOD CHOICE TOKYO on Twitter: "The world's third largest salamander is endemic to Japan! The Japanese giant salamander grows up to 5 feet long and lives up to 80 years! In the
![Locals were alarmed and called the police when a monster climbed out of Kamogawa River in Kyoto. It was actually a giant salamander. : r/interestingasfuck Locals were alarmed and called the police when a monster climbed out of Kamogawa River in Kyoto. It was actually a giant salamander. : r/interestingasfuck](https://i.redd.it/7ed2psrx36a31.jpg)