Salamanders are amphibians, not reptiles. There are over 700 species of salamanders globally, but all are classified as ...

In 2019, scientists confirmed it was actually made up of three distinct species, with the South China giant salamander claiming the title of the world’s largest amphibian, reaching up to 1.8 ...

A unique threat facing amphibians, though, is the prevalence of chytrid fungus around the world. Frogs and other amphibians, the Aquarium said, have slick skin they use to breathe.

World’s Largest Amphibian Turns Out To Be Up To 9 Different Species ... “Our findings underscore the urgent need to safeguard these unique amphibians before it's too late." ...

TENNESSEE (WJHL) — May 7-13 is recognized by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) as a special week dedicated to amphibians found across the state. “Amphibian Week” is de… ...

This difference in amphibian species between Kenya and its neighbouring countries is so pronounced that it gives its name to a term describing the effect: the Kenyan Interval. As a result many of ...

When born, baby caecilians — legless amphibians that look like a mash-up of a snake and a worm — use their tiny hook-shaped teeth to scrape off their mother’s skin and feast.

“Crater Lake newts are unique little amphibians on the brink of extinction and urgent action is needed for them to have any chance of survival,” Chelsea Stewart-Fusek, an endangered species ...

Snot Otter: The US's Ancient and Unique Amphibian . Graeme Green BBC September 9, 2024 AP Scuba diving scientists are scouring riverbeds for the elusive, endangered hellbender – also known as the snot ...

Quarries, though often overlooked, provide a unique refuge for amphibians. Active quarrying regularly creates new and in particular temporary water bodies in wheel tracks or excavation depressions.