The axolotl, a type of salamander found in Mexico.
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Amphibians are animals that can live on water and land. They're the most threatened group of vertebrates, with many of the world's frogs and salamanders tumbling toward extinction. Fortunately, researchers and conservationists are working hard to save these often overlooked creatures and learn more about their extraordinary lives.
At Live Science, we have an expert team of writers and editors to keep you in the know about all things amphibian. Whether it's by covering the discovery of an Iron Age Amphibian "death pit" or providing facts about frogs, there's always news, articles and features about amphibians to read.
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AmphibiansNewly discovered toads skip the tadpole stage and give birth to live 'toadlets'2 Comments -
AmphibiansCan you actually get high from licking a toad? -
AmphibiansHow do frogs breathe and drink through their skin? -
AmphibiansWandering salamander: The tree‑climbing amphibian with a blood‑powered grip -
AmphibiansFungus is wiping out frogs. These tiny saunas could save them. -
Amphibians'It's risky for male frogs out there': Female frog drags and attempts to eat screaming male
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AmphibiansNewly discovered toads skip the tadpole stage and give birth to live 'toadlets'2 Comments
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AmphibiansCan you actually get high from licking a toad?
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AmphibiansHow do frogs breathe and drink through their skin?
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AmphibiansWandering salamander: The tree‑climbing amphibian with a blood‑powered grip
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AmphibiansFungus is wiping out frogs. These tiny saunas could save them.
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Amphibians'It's risky for male frogs out there': Female frog drags and attempts to eat screaming male
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Amphibians'Lovely freak of nature': Mutant blue frog hops into wildlife sanctuary workshop -
Amphibians'Kermit the Frog' creature that lived 270 million years ago looked like a 'stout salamander' with 'cartoonish' grin -
AmphibiansWhy is a mushroom growing on a frog? Scientists don't know, but it sure looks weird -
AmphibiansDinosaur-era frog found fossilized with belly full of eggs and was likely killed during mating
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