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 ...

More than 40% of the world's frog, salamander and other amphibious species are threatened with extinction, researchers reported Wednesday in the journal Nature. The comprehensive survey of global ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Red List uses a hierarchical ... birds, reptiles, amphibians, conifers and corals have been identified.

This clip could be used as an introduction to amphibians and metamorphosis. Pupils could be asked to list the characteristics of amphibians and compare them with characteristics of other animals.

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 ...