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 ...

Amphibians have smooth, moist skin without any hair. They can have four legs or no legs at all. You will often find amphibians in garden ponds and lakes where the water is still but they can also ...

Amphibians and reptiles are together called herpetofauna, or “herps” for short. All herps are “cold-blooded,” which means they lack an internal thermostat. Instead they must regulate body heat through ...

Amphibians and reptiles are amazing creatures with clever adaptations that have allowed them to brave the millennia. Consider the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard's scaly hind toes, which resemble ...

The Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group is hoping to help more than 3,000 amphibians reach their ancestral breeding lake.

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Community volunteers had to get an early start in 2024 for the annual amphibian breeding migrations in the Hudson Valley. The breeding migrations of vernal pool amphibians ...