Even though amphibians are slimy, sensitive creatures, many of them can make great pets. As long as you’re okay with admiring ...

To warn potential predators, the most toxic amphibians are also the most brightly colored. Curare [kyoo-RAW-ree], for example, is found on the skin of colorful poison dart frogs. Another special ...

For example, a turtle warms itself by basking in the sun ... where approximately 20 percent of amphibian species and 10 percent of reptile species are at risk of dying out. While habitat loss is the ...

Vertebrates, for example, are divided into mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Mammals are warm-blooded animals with hair or fur and can produce milk to feed their young. They have ...