Amphibians are small vertebrates that need water, or a moist environment, to survive. The species in this group include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. All can breathe and absorb water ...

What are amphibians and reptiles? Amphibians are frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. Most amphibians have complex life cycles with time on land and in the water. Their skin must stay moist to absorb ...

A skull of the Triassic amphibian Buettnererpeton bakeri gets uncovered for the first time in 230 million years. Researchers found it in a cache of skeletons that were well-preserved and appear to ...

There are seven species of amphibian which live in the UK. Oh it sounds like a frog and a frog is a type of amphibian. Amphibians have smooth, moist skin without any hair. They can have four legs ...

Have you wondered what amphibians are living in and around your local pond or other waterbodies? You might be surprised by the frogs, toads and newts that you can find. If you'd like to learn how to ...

Drought and amphibians are not a viable combination: These animals depend on water and humidity to survive; without that, they may dehydrate in a few hours and die. The Atlantic Forest is home to ...

The researchers predict that the Pantanal region may lose almost all suitable habitats for amphibians by 2100.