Can a sausage lure Japan's elusive giant salamander from its lair?

Nature · Published 12 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This video explores Japan's hidden wilderness, following a search for the rare and difficult-to-spot giant salamander living near babbling brooks.

The footage captures the natural wonder of Japan's secretive landscapes. It explores the challenge of locating the giant salamander, a creature so elusive that observers wonder if food, such as a sausage, might be necessary to tempt it into view.

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