AMPHIBIANS

Amphibians are cold-blooded animals that usually split their time between using their lungs on land and breathing with gills underwater. Learn about the three groups of amphibians which include frogs and toads, newts and salamanders and caecilians.

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The Ultimate Frog Quiz

The word frog conjures up different associations in different age groups and cultures, from Kermit or a spell-bound prince to a French delicacy. Take this quiz and relate to these creatures on their own merits.

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  • Amphibian
    Amphibian

    Amphibian, one of a large class of cold-blooded vertebrates (animals with backbones). See more »

  • Axolotl
    Axolotl

    Axolotl, a Mexican salamander that retains most of its larval characteristics, but which matures sexually and is able to reproduce. See more »

  • Frog
    Frog

    Frog, a small tailless amphibian. Scientifically, there is no distinction between frogs and toads. See more »

  • Mud Puppy
    Mud Puppy

    Mud Puppy, a salamander that lives in lakes and rivers in the eastern United States. See more »

  • Newt
    Newt

    Newt, a salamander found in or near freshwater in North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. See more »

  • Salamander
    Salamander

    Salamander, a tailed amphibian. Salamanders are cold-blooded animals (their temperature changes with that of their surroundings). See more »

  • Spadefoot Toad
    Spadefoot Toad

    Spadefoot Toad, the common name for a family of amphibians. Spadefoot toads are widely distributed over Europe, southern Asia, northwest Africa, and North America. See more »

  • Surinam Toad
    Surinam Toad

    Surinam Toad, a brownish-black, tongueless amphibian found primarily in the Amazon and Orinoco rivers of South America. See more »

  • The Ultimate Frog Quiz
    The Ultimate Frog Quiz

    The word frog conjures up different associations in different age groups and cultures, from Kermit or a spell-bound prince to a French delicacy. Take this quiz and relate to these creatures on their own merits. See more »

  • The Ultimate Frogs and Warts Quiz
    The Ultimate Frogs and Warts Quiz

    There is a popular belief that toads cause warts. Although there is no scientific reason for this, there may be something in the appearance of the toad that gives this idea. Take this quiz and learn more about the toad. See more »

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