Darcy Lever Gravel Pits Action Group
Amphibians
What Is an Amphibian?
Amphibians lead double lives—one in water and one on land. Many
begin life with gills, then develop lungs as they age. They are
vertebrate animals that include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts
as well as odd, wormlike caecilians (seh-SILL-yuns). They are
cold-blooded, using the environment to regulate their body
temperature. It is believed that early amphibians were the first
animals to leave the sea and venture onto land, forming a crucial
link from fish to terrestrial reptiles.
Biodiversity
Habitat
Fauna
Flora
Amphibians
