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10 Fun Facts

Amphibians

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When they hatch from their eggs, amphibians have gills so they can breathe in the water.

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Most amphibians have thin, moist skin that helps them to breathe.

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Amphibians may be found in a variety of habitats near or in water or damp areas, such as streams, bogs, swamps, forests, meadows, and rainforests.

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Amphibians can live on land and in the water.

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Most reptiles and amphibians are carnivores.

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Amphibians are a class of animal that represents a crucial evolutionary step between water-dwelling fish and land-dwelling mammals and reptiles.

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The majority of amphibians begin their lives in water with gills and tails instead of lungs and legs.

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The largest amphibian is the Japanese and Chinese Giant Salamander, which grows to 5 to 6 feet in length (1.5 to 1.8 meters).

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Caecilians are amphibians that don't have legs or arms.

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Amphibians are cold-blooded animals that possess backbones and display features that lie between those of fish and reptiles.