[Rebroadcast] Is it too late to save the Japanese giant salamander?

<div>The team at Deep Dive is taking a needed break. In the meantime, check out <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/podcast/japanese-giant-salamander/">this podcast from December</a> in which we speak with environment journalist <strong>Mara Budgen</strong> about the trouble facing the Japanese giant salamander.<br> Hosted by <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/shaun-mckenna/">Shaun McKenna</a> and produced by <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/david-cortez/">Dave Cortez</a>.<br> <br> <strong>On this episode:</strong><br> Shaun McKenna: <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/shaun-mckenna/">Articles</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jt_sloosh">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slooshiness/">Instagram</a>Mara Budgen: <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-mara-budgen/">Articles</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/marabudgen?lang=en">Twitter</a><br> <br> <strong>Read more:</strong> </div> <ul><li> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/01/16/environment/japanese-giant-salamander-conservation/">The race to save the Japanese giant salamander</a> (Mara Budgen, The Japan Times)</li></ul> <div> <strong>Get in touch:</strong> Send us feedback at <a href="mailto:deepdive@japantimes.co.jp">deepdive@japantimes.co.jp</a>. Support the show by rating, reviewing and sharing the episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. For a transcript of the show, visit <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/">japantimes.co.jp</a>, and don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/japandeepdive?lang=en">Twitter</a>!  <br> <br> <strong>Photo:</strong> <em>The Japanese giant salamander has been protected as a cultural property under Japanese law since it was declared a “special natural monument” in 1952.</em> | GETTY IMAGES</div>