Amphibians are small vertebrates that need water, or a moist environment, to survive. The species in this group include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. All can breathe and absorb water ...

The great crested newt lives only in Europe. Females, which are larger than males, can reach 7 inches in length, making these stout-bodied amphibians the continent’s largest newts. The great ...

Despite the wetlands drying out and becoming overgrown in recent decades, scientists are hopeful that heavily protected great crested newts and other amphibians remain in the area. Dr Karen ...

Have you wondered what amphibians are living in and around your local pond or other waterbodies? You might be surprised by the frogs, toads and newts that you can find. If you'd like to learn how to ...

There are seven species of amphibian which live in the UK. Oh it sounds like a frog and a frog is a type of amphibian. Amphibians have smooth, moist skin without any hair. They can have four legs ...

This will allow great crested newts to move about the landscape in sheltered safety; like all amphibians, newts spend most of ...

More than 20,000 online transactions involving newts were carried out over the 11 years through last year. The amphibians are easily found in ponds and rivers across the country, and more people ...

Many people love amphibians and dream of keeping a pet frog or newt. However, the prospect of caring for them properly can be intimidating and expensive. There’s so much to think about from UVB ...

What are amphibians and reptiles? Amphibians are frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. Most amphibians have complex life cycles with time on land and in the water. Their skin must stay moist to absorb ...

An ambitious scheme to help save amphibians and reptiles from extinction has been launched in Wales. More than 50% of snake, newt and toad species are under threat globally, conservationists have ...