Amphibians

  **Amphibians Amphibians are vertebrate animals - they have backbones just like reptiles, mammals and birds. Like reptiles and birds, they lay eggs, however they lay them in water. When the eggs hatch, the young have gills which allow them to breathe underwater. As they develop, the gills are replaced with lungs. Too cool! **

=Frogs =



= Toads = 

Frogs and toads are the most common amphibians.The adults have bulging eyes,a squat body,and no tail.Frogs have smooth skin and long powerful back legs with webbed feet for jumping and swimming.They normally live in or near water.Toads have a dry,warty skin and shorter legs with less webbing between the toes.They prefer to live on land,except during breeding.You can find both Toads and Frogs around water.They like Swamps,Creeks,streams,Canals,lakes or any place with water.They do not need to be aqautic to like water.Some Toads are Semi-aquatic.Mosquitos and other insects and bugs are attracted to water,So Frogs and Toads go where the food is abundant.

Salamanders Newts

Brightly Colored:  : Salamanders come in a variety of colors and patterns, with bright colors usually a warning to predators that this menu item contains a lethal poison. A Disposable Tail:  They have slender bodies, usually four legs of similar size, a small head, small eyes and a tail. In some species the tail detaches when attacked. The tail will continue to twitch, distracting the predator as the rest of the salamander makes its escape. Land and Water:  Some species of salamander make their home in water, while others are mainly terrestrial. Those that make their home in water take in oxygen through large external gills.