Axolotls are salamanders which differ from most other salamanders in that they live permanently in water. They are found only in certain parts of Mexico. They are often known as Mexican Walking Fish, however, they are not fish but are...
The Chinese fire bellied newt is a small black newt, with bright orange aposematic (warning) coloration on the underside.They feed on live small invertebrates such as bloodworms, earthworms, water fleas (Daphnia), adult brine shrimp, mosquito...
The Fire Salamander or European salamander is easily recognisable by its striking black and yellow markings which serve as a warning to potential predators of the toxic alkaloid called Samandarin which is secreted by the salamanders rubbery skin....
The lesser siren or as it is also known the two-legged eel, dwarf siren or mud eel is a species of aquatic salamander found in the eastern United States and Northern Mexico.
The siren is a nocturnal creature spending its days hidden in the mud...
This species, also known as the Argentine wide-mouthed frog, is the most common species o horned frog. The first thing that stands out about this animal is its size and bulk as it would cover a good-size tea saucer. They achieve this...
The smooth-sided or spotted toad is a South American tailless amphibian which is found across the Amazon basin. As its name suggests it is one of the few toad species to have smooth skin. It is a nocturnal species that has been found on the ground...
The southern crested newt of southeastern Europe is similar in appearance to the great crested newt but is a much more robust animal with a longer body, wider head and less deeply notched male crest.
The newt lives in mountain forests and...
The Spanish ribbed newt is also known as the Sharp ribbed newt, the Iberian ribbed newt or the Spanish newt. It gets its name from its unusual defence mechanism of using its sharp ribs which can puncture through its sides. It is not restricted to...
