All frogs are amphibians, but only aquatic frogs live nearly all their lives in water. Some of these water frogs can do amazing things! For example, the Indian water frog can run along the… More →
Amphibiana
Get ready to enter the wet and wild world of amphibiana! Here, children will discover some of the slimiest creatures that ever lived on land and in water. From jumping frogs that leap more than 6 feet (1.8 m) to slippery salamanders that are covered in mucus and breathe through their skin, these remarkable amphibians will amaze young readers. Large color photos will captivate children as they see up close what these water-loving animals eat, how they stay safe, and the tremendous transformations that take place as these creatures grow from tiny eggs to full-fledged adults.
Ground frogs are great jumpers. Some of these amazing amphibians can leap almost 20 times the length of their bodies! That would be about the same as a person leaping the full length of a… More →
Most ts are small-—between 2 and 5 inches. How do these little amphibians protect themselves from big, hungry enemies? Many ts, such as the red-spotted t, are covered in poisonous mucus. The… More →
Why are salamanders so slimy? These amphibians need to stay moist so they can breathe through their skin! If their skin ever dried out, the salamander would stop breathing and die. Slime… More →
While almost all frogs begin their lives in the water, adult frogs make their homes in many different places. Some types of frogs remain in the water, while other kinds stay mostly on firm… More →
Many people believe that a person can get warts just by touching a toad. While this enduring myth is not true, a toad's warts are harmful to many of its predators. The warts produce a poison, More →