Amphibians & Reptiles

Amphibians include salamanders, newts, frogs, toads, and caecilians. They are smooth skinned rather than scaly, usually found near water, and most need to keep their skins wet to live. In their larval form they have gills, which some, like the salamanders, keep throughout life; but they also have lungs enabling them to breathe out of water. Reptiles have dry skin and scales, and include snakes, lizards and turtles. Both amphibians and reptiles are vertebrates, and the majority have four legs, with the notable exception of snakes. To learn more about these fascinating creatures, browse the entries on this page.