Amphibians

Toad venom has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. The most common use is to treat pain, inflammation, and bruises. Toad venom is also said to have anti-cancer properties. Some recent studies have shown that toad venom can kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells. Toad venom has been used in traditional Chinese … Read more

There are many reasons why amphibians are unsuccessful land vertebrates. One reason is that they have a moist skin which makes them vulnerable to dehydration and desiccation. They also have a high surface-area-to-volume ratio, meaning that they lose heat quickly. Additionally, their legs are often short and weak, making it difficult for them to move … Read more

A common question people ask about amphibians is “Where do they mate?” The answer to this question can be a bit tricky because amphibians have both aquatic and terrestrial stages in their life cycles. This means that they may mate in either water or on land, depending on the species. In general, however, most amphibians … Read more

Most amphibians live in or near water, but some species can be found living far from any water source. Amphibians are cold-blooded animals that spend part of their life cycle in water and part on land. They have moist skin, which means they can lose a lot of body heat through their skin. This is … Read more

A baby amphibian’s first breath is a special moment. When they are born, they take their first gasp of air and enter the world with a new perspective. For many amphibians, this includes giving birth to their young in water. This type of childbirth is known as aquatic oviposition and it happens in three different … Read more

Some people might not know this, but at one point in time, amphibians ruled the earth. That’s right, these slippery creatures were the top of the food chain and no other animal could touch them. But what happened? How did they go from being the kingpins to barely hanging on? Let’s take a look. The … Read more