Amphibians

Toads

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Toads belong to an order of amphibians called Anura, an order which also includes frogs. The name “toad” is a non-scientific name for frogs that have dry, rough skin (rather than the frog’s smooth, moist skin) and have shorter hind legs when compared to frogs. Toads are also more fat and squat than frogs. Both … Read more

Salamanders

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Salamanders are types of amphibians that are characterized by their body shape and long tail. There are over 500 types of salamanders in the world. They don’t have scales and they also have a neat feature where if they lose one of their limbs, they can regenerate it. When studying salamanders, it is important to … Read more

Frogs

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Frogs are amphibious creatures that do not have a tail. They have long legs and hop from place to place. Tadpoles, which are what frogs are after they are first born, do have tails. As they get older the tail falls off and they switch from living in the water to living on the land. … Read more

Amphibians As Pets

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Many people choose to keep amphibians as pets, because of their exotic qualities and varied colors. When deciding to keep amphibians as pets, it is very important to first research the many types of amphibians before deciding which one will make the best pet for your home. Amphibians are in the class of vertebrates called … Read more

Amphibians

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Amphibians are in the class of vertebrates called “Amphibia”, which includes frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and caecilians. The characterization of amphibians (verses other vertebrates) is that amphibian eggs and larvae live primarily in water and amphibian adults live primarily on land. (There are a few species of amphibians, however, that do not match this characterization … Read more