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 ...

One million species globally are at risk of extinction in the next few decades, including 27 percent of the world’s mammals, 41 percent of amphibians, 37 percent of sharks and rays, and 21 percent of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Hellbenders may not be pretty to everyone, but these strictly aquatic salamanders are as interesting as their awesome name implies — and they grow up to 2 feet long and sometimes top 4 pounds, making ...