Amphibians
Since most of the earth comprises of water, we cannot leave the amphibians behind while learning about the animal kingdom
Navigate through the categories to come across various amphibians. Also, catch up on amazing facts for kids about animals only in Animals A to Z.
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Axolotl
The axolotl, sometimes called the Mexican walking fish, is a type of salamander native to two lakes in the vicinity of Mexico City. What makes the axolotl especially unique among amphibians is that it is neotenic. This means that, unlike other salamanders, the axolotl remains in a kind of larval…
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Newt
The newt is a small amphibian, and the average newt only tends to grow to around 15cm long. Some newts however are bigger or smaller depending on the species. The newt is found naturally in North America, Europe and Asia and is thought to be a subspecies of the salamander.…
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Horned Frog
There are two main species of horned frog, the Argentine Horned Frog and the Cranwell's horned frog, both of which are found in the wetland areas of Argentina on the tip of South America. We will focus on the Argentine Horned Frog. The Argentine Horned Frog (Ceratophrys Ornata), also known…
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