Amphibians

The olm: meet the 'human fish', a blind cave-dwelling predator that lives to 100

Journey deep beneath the ground in search of one of the world's weirdest creatures – the olm, a cave-inhabiting 'dragon' that is as elusive as it is peculiar.
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How do newts find ponds?

Ever wondered how newts find their ponds? Jules Howard explains
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Lizard vs newt: what's the difference?

Newts and lizards can be mistaken for each other, despite being very different. This guide, from Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, explains how to tell them apart.
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Why do some frogs have five legs?

Yep you have heard that right - some frogs appear to have five legs.... Jules Howard explains why
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How do frogs breathe?

How do frogs breathe underwater and on land?
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Amphibian vs reptile: what's the difference?

Many people confuse amphibians and reptiles, or bunch them together. But while they share some similarities they have more very clear differences, as this expert guide explains.
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What's the largest amphibian?

The giant salamanders of the Far East are by far the biggest amphibians in the world - but which one is king of all?
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Hairy frog: Why does the Trichobatrachus robustus frog develop hair?

Did you know there's a hairy frog with sharp claws? Meet the hairy Trichobatrachus robustus
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What is the world’s largest frog?

Did you know the world's largest frog is a whopping 32cm long and weighs 3.25kg?
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