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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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
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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
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.
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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.
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?