Seeing a golden giant salamander is considered a sign that a large salamander population is living in the area. 

People failed to detect the other individuals most likely because they are safe and sound, hidden among the rocks.

When the time comes, a new batch of captive-bred giant salamanders will be released into the wild.

Watch more:

The guards of nature | Episode 6: Giant salamander's return to nature

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