Top 5 Animals I Want to Catch and Why
Chinese Giant Salamander
Where it lives: In rocky streams and lakes of China. It sometimes occurs in Taiwan probably due to introduction. It is considered critically endangered, unfortunately it is also considered a delicacy.
Why: It is the world’s largest amphibian and can exceed 55 pounds!
What else I would see there: Tigers, Snakes (like Cobras, Chinese Green Vipers, Mandarin Rat Snakes, etc.) and birds, my favorite is the Common King Fisher.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_giant_salamander
Japanese Forest Rat Snake
Where it lives: It is only found in Japan and its Japanese name means burrower.
Why: Their coloration is a beautiful vibrant red.
What else I would see there: SNOW (depends on what time of year), the endangered Red Panda and a super cute Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euprepiophis_conspicillatus
Mandarin Rat Snake
Where it lives: Can only be found anywhere in Asia (which is pretty big).
Why: Once again their magnificent coloration (neon yellow and glossy black) and triangular markings.
What else I would see there: Asian elephants, mountain tapirs and giant pandas.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_rat_snake
Green Anaconda
Where it lives: In swamps, marshes, and slow-moving streams in South America and some parts of Florida (due to introduction).
Why: Their sheer size. They can grow to be up to thirty feet.
What else I would see there: Black Caiman, poison dart frogs and TONS of other snakes.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_anaconda
Wels Catfish
Where it lives: in big warm lakes and slow-moving rivers in Europe.
Why: It weighs about 880 lbs. and can be up to 13 ft. long. It is possibly the world’s largest fresh water fish.
What else I would see there: European Elk, Brown Bears and European Mink.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wels_catfish
Chinese Giant Salamander
Where it lives: In rocky streams and lakes of China. It sometimes occurs in Taiwan probably due to introduction. It is considered critically endangered, unfortunately it is also considered a delicacy.
Why: It is the world’s largest amphibian and can exceed 55 pounds!
What else I would see there: Tigers, Snakes (like Cobras, Chinese Green Vipers, Mandarin Rat Snakes, etc.) and birds, my favorite is the Common King Fisher.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_giant_salamander
Japanese Forest Rat Snake
Where it lives: It is only found in Japan and its Japanese name means burrower.
Why: Their coloration is a beautiful vibrant red.
What else I would see there: SNOW (depends on what time of year), the endangered Red Panda and a super cute Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euprepiophis_conspicillatus
Mandarin Rat Snake
Where it lives: Can only be found anywhere in Asia (which is pretty big).
Why: Once again their magnificent coloration (neon yellow and glossy black) and triangular markings.
What else I would see there: Asian elephants, mountain tapirs and giant pandas.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_rat_snake
Green Anaconda
Where it lives: In swamps, marshes, and slow-moving streams in South America and some parts of Florida (due to introduction).
Why: Their sheer size. They can grow to be up to thirty feet.
What else I would see there: Black Caiman, poison dart frogs and TONS of other snakes.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_anaconda
Wels Catfish
Where it lives: in big warm lakes and slow-moving rivers in Europe.
Why: It weighs about 880 lbs. and can be up to 13 ft. long. It is possibly the world’s largest fresh water fish.
What else I would see there: European Elk, Brown Bears and European Mink.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wels_catfish