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What Are Amphibians?

Amphibians are animals which are able to both live on land and in water. They are cold-blooded vertebrates (animals with backbones) and include over 6000 species. Amphibians begin their lives in the water using their gills and tails to survive and navigate. Eventually, they start to develop lungs and limbs which allow them to move onto land.
There are three orders of amphibians, these are; Anura (Frogs and Toads), Caudata (Salamanders and Newts), and Gymnophiona (Caecilians). An order refers to a group of animals which are related. The order which has the most types of species is the Anura (Frogs … Continue