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    3. Amphibians

    Amphibians

    Amphibians are cold-blooded small vertebrates that need water to survive. Species of amphibians include frogs, toads, newts, salamanders and caecilians. To protect against predators, brightly coloured amphibians can be highly toxic.

    Frogs

    Common frog and frogspawn. © Brian Mckay Photography/Getty
    Amphibians

    Common frog guide: how to identify, what they eat, and how to help them

    Pool frog. © Chris Dresh
    Amphibians

    Pool frog guide: species facts, how to identify, and when they were reintroduced to the UK

    Marsh frog. © Steve Allain
    Amphibians

    Marsh frog guide: species range, how they arrived in the UK, and what they sound like

    Toads

    Natterjack toad. © Chris Dresh
    Amphibians

    Natterjack toad guide: how to identify, where they’re found, and why they’re rare in the UK

    Common frog © Mike Lane / Getty
    Identify Wildlife

    How to tell the difference between a common frog and a common toad

    SHIREBROOK, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: A road sign warns drivers to beware of migratory toads crossing the road. In Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire, England. On 20th April 2015.
    Amphibians

    What triggers toads to migrate in spring?

    Salamanders

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    News

    Stress reaction for salamanders

    Wild Chinese giant salamander (c) Ben Tapley
    News

    New species is world's largest amphibian

    Reticulated siren. © Pierson Hill
    News

    Mysterious giant US salamander finally identified

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