Is this the oldest creature on Earth?

The year was 1815 and experts believe it was the year this "monster" was born.

Stunned researchers encountered a rare giant Chinese salamander living in a cave.

The 4ft 7in long creature was discovered in the Chongqing district of southwest China by a fisherman.

Wang Yong discovered the amphibian by chance after stepping on "something soft and slimy”.

Wildlife officials were called to the cave, who moved it to a nature preserve after determining it was ill.

(dailystar.co.uk)