Amphibian Pictures Facts | National Geographic 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
Amphibians - National Geographic Kids Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates (vertebrates have backbones) that don’t have scales They live part of their lives in water and part on land
Poison Dart Frogs - National Geographic Although this "backpacking" is not unique among amphibians, male poison dart frogs are exceptional in their care, attending to the clutch, sometimes exclusively, and performing vital
Axolotl - National Geographic But these amphibians are impressive enough on their own Axolotls (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) can regenerate lost limbs and have a life cycle that allows them to stay “young” their whole
Amphibian apocalypse caused by most destructive pathogen ever The fungus is already worldwide, and purging it from the environment is impossible While topical fungicides can heal Bd-stricken amphibians in the wild, they can't be applied on a global scale
Mexican Axolotl - National Geographic Kids Mexican axolotl (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) salamanders are amphibians that spend their whole lives underwater They exist in the wild in only one place—the lake complex of Xochimilco (pronounced SO-chee-MILL-koh), a network of artificial channels, small lakes, and temporary wetlands that help supply water to nearby Mexico City’s 18
Ground Zero of Amphibian Apocalypse Finally Found Researchers theorize that human activity spread infected amphibians worldwide, either through shipping, the once-booming trade in live-frog pregnancy tests, the amphibian meat and pet industries
Poison Dart Frog - National Geographic Kids These frogs are considered one of Earth's most toxic, or poisonous, species For example, the golden poison dart frog has enough poison to kill 20,000 mice With a range of bright colors—yellows, oranges, reds, greens, blues—they aren't just big show-offs either Those colorful designs tell potential predators, "I'm toxic Don't eat me "
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