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This bizarre animal
這種奇異的動(dòng)物
is a type of newt
屬于蠑螈的一種
the ChineseGiant Salamander
中國(guó)大鯢
In China, itis known asthe baby fish
在中國(guó) 它被稱之為娃娃魚
because when distressed, it makes a sound like a crying infant
這名稱源自當(dāng)他悲傷時(shí)發(fā)出的類似嬰兒哭泣的聲音
It grows up to a meter and a half long
成年體長(zhǎng)1~1.5米
making it the world's largest amphibian
這使它成為世界上最大的兩棲類動(dòng)物
Under natural conditions, a Giant Salamander may live decades
在自然條件下 一只大鯢可以活到十歲
But like so many Chinese animals
但是和很多其他中國(guó)動(dòng)物一樣
it is considered delicious to eat
它被視為美味佳肴
Despite being classed as protected species
盡管被列為國(guó)家級(jí)保護(hù)動(dòng)物
giant salamanders are still illegally sold for food
大鯢仍然被當(dāng)作食物非法買賣
and the baby fish is now rare
現(xiàn)在娃娃魚已經(jīng)非常稀有
and endangered in the wild
在自然界瀕臨滅絕了
Fortunately in a few areas like Zhangjiajie,
幸運(yùn)的是在像張家界這樣的一些地方
Giang Salamanders still survive under strict official protection
大鯢在政府的嚴(yán)格保護(hù)下得以幸存
