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 ...

The only other venomous species are pit vipers, which are rare and not often seen. Reptiles and amphibians have not been extensively studied in Bhutan, and it is likely that many species thrive there.

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 ...

The Earth is currently experiencing its sixth major extinction event. One million species globally are at risk of extinction in the next few decades, including 27 percent of the world’s mammals, 41 ...

The situation is even worse for amphibians. More than 41 percent of the world's amphibians are at risk of dying out. These species are slipping away faster than we can study them. The Center outdid ...

Pupils could be asked to list the characteristics of amphibians and compare them with characteristics of other animals. This clip is relevant for teaching Science at KS1 in England and Wales ...

The nearly 41% of endangered amphibian species compares with 27% of mammals ... another lead author, "but the list of reasons to protect them is long, including their role in medicine, pest ...