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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You might think frogs are small, croaky critters, but the biggest frog in the world could surprise you. Some amphibians grow to sizes that rival house pets. In this list, we're leaping into the world of giant frogs, examining the species that top the charts in length and weight.
By Nico Avelle
If you've ever seen a frog with skin so see-through you can spot its organs, you’ve stumbled into the world of the glass frog. Found mostly in Central and South America, these wild little amphibians belong to the family Centrolenidae. The glass frog's transparent skin makes it a marvel of evolution, not one of your average tree frogs.
By Nico Avelle
You can find these amphibians are found all over the world, from tropical rainforests to backyard ponds. But what do frogs eat?
By Mack Hayden
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Let's talk about one of the most dazzling — and dangerous — creatures in the animal kingdom: the golden poison dart frog. These tiny amphibians have incredibly toxic skin, and it packs a serious punch.
By Mack Hayden
Being able to spot a toad vs. frog comes down to understanding their respective habitats. One amphibian is much more adapted to aquatic life.
By Marie Look
These two amphibians look similar and are often confused for each other. So how many traits do they share?
By Mark Mancini
Vomiting is nature's clearly preferred method for cleaning out the contents of the stomach. But not all animals can do it.
By Loraine Fick
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Meet the cane toad! View pictures, watch video, read facts, explore interactives and more.
Do toads cause warts? The wart-like bumps protruding from their backs may give some that impression, but nothing could be further from the truth.
By Josh Clark
If a salamander gets in a scrape, it can drop its tail, scurry off and return to business as usual. What if we could do that? Scientists are using the salamander as a blueprint for human genome research to reveal how to regenerate human limbs.
What would happen if a fairytale princess licked a toad instead of kissing it in order to find her prince charming? Trippy hallucinations might await her instead of wedded bliss.
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Amphibians are a diverse and unique group of animals. In this collection of amphibian pictures, you'll find Amazon horned frogs is african tree frogs, caecilians, newts and more.
By Marie Bobel
Frogs have been around for about 200 million years. In that time, they've adapted to their changing surroundings to ensure their survival. How have they changed, and what's the difference between frogs and toads, anyway?