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.

Axolotls are also a favorite among medical researchers for their biologically fascinating ability to regenerate any limbs or ...

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." ...

Amphibians’ unique skin puts them in more danger in the face of a changing planet, since they use their skin to breathe. Increased frequency and intensity of storms, floods, ...

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… ...

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.

Thousands of species of frogs, salamanders and legless caecilians are at risk of disappearing forever. Facing a unique cocktail of threats, including habitat destruction, disease and climate change, ...

“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 ...