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Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus)
The Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus) is the largest salamander in the world, and is fully aquatic, with many adaptations for…
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Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus)
The great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) is Britain’s largest and most threatened newt. The body is generally dark brown to black in…
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Sagalla caecilian (Boulengerula niedeni)
First described as recently as 2005 , the Sagalla caecilian belongs to a highly unusual group of amphibians characterised by an…
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Purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis)
The sole surviving member of an ancient group of amphibians that evolved some 130 million years ago, the discovery of the purple frog…
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Lemur leaf frog (Hylomantis lemur)
A highly threatened amphibian from Central America, the lemur leaf frog (Hylomantis lemur) has a remarkable ability to change colour…
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Golden arrow poison frog (Atelopus zeteki)
The golden arrow poison frog (Atelopus zeteki) is a small, brightly coloured frog with distinctive black blotches on the upperside and sides…
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Common toad (Bufo bufo)
The common toad (Bufo bufo) is surrounded by a wealth of folklore and superstition. It can alter the tone of its skin to suit its…
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Barbour’s forest tree frog (Leptopelis barbouri)
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Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)
The remarakable axolotl is part of the family of ‘mole salamanders’, but exhibits an unusual and extreme trait known as neoteny, or…
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Titicaca water frog (Telmatobius culeus)
The Titicaca water frog (Telmatobius culeus) is the largest truly aquatic frog in the world. It has a broad, flattened head with a round…
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Mallorcan midwife toad (Alytes muletensis)
This unusual toad gains its name from the fact that males care for the developing eggs. Adults have a large head and long legs in relation…
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Smooth newt (Triturus vulgaris)
The smooth or common newt (Triturus vulgaris) is Britain's most widespread newt. Both males and females have greenish-brown upperparts, with…
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Western leopard toad (Amietophrynus pantherinus)
The western leopard toad is a large and beautifully patterned toad, marked on the back with striking reddish-brown blotches on a bright…
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African reed frog (Hyperolius kihangensis)
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Dyeing poison frog (Dendrobates tinctorius)
Often said to be the most alluring of all frog species, the dyeing poison frog (Dendrobates tinctorius) has bright colouration that is…
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Golden toad (Incilius periglenes)
The golden toad has not been seen since 1989, and is believed to be extinct. This toad displays extreme sexual dimorphism; males are a…
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Natterjack toad (Bufo calamita)
The chief distinguishing feature of the natterjack toad (Bufo calamita) is the yellow stripe down its back. Shorter hind legs also tell…
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Tomato frog (Dyscophus antongilii)
Tomato frogs (Dyscophus antongilii) live up to their name by possessing a vibrant, orange-red colour. Females are much larger than males and…
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Pool frog (Rana lessonae)
The pool frog (Rana lessonae) was only recognised as a distinct species as recently as 1973. It is usually olive-brown above, with…
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Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus)
The Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) is the second largest salamander in the world, growing in length to a massive 1.5 metres…
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Goliath frog (Conraua goliath)
The massive goliath frog (Conraua goliath), as its name alludes, is the largest frog in the world with individuals weighing over three…
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Gardiner’s tree frog (Sooglossus gardineri)
The Gardiner's tree frog is one of the smallest frogs in the world, growing to only 11 mm in length. This species is endemic to the…
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Cave salamander (Proteus anguinus)
The cave salamander (Proteus anguinus) is a rare amphibian with an unusual appearance, shaped by several million years of living in dark…
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Arabian toad (Bufo arabicus)
The Arabian toad (Bufo arabicus) is one of only nine species of amphibian found in the Arabian Peninsula, and by far the most common of the…
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Corroboree frog (Pseudophryne corroboree)
The corroboree frog is incredibly distinctive with its bright yellow and black striped skin. The upper surface has a rough texture whilst…
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African giant toad (Amietophrynus superciliaris)
The African giant toad (Amietophrynus superciliaris) is a large, forest-dwelling species, with attractive colouration that provides perfect…
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Golden frog (Mantella aurantiaca)
The golden frog (Mantella aurantiaca) is a small poisonous frog which is bright yellow, orange or red with some red colouration on the…
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Morelet’s tree frog (Agalychnis moreletii)
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Rabb's fringe-limbed treefrog (Ecnomiohyla rabborum)
Rabb’s fringe-limbed treefrog (Ecnomiohyla rabborum) was first discovered in 2005, and only described as a new species as recently as 2008…
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Sunset frog (Spicospina flammocaerulea)
The sunset frog (Spicospina flammocaerulea) was first discovered in Western Australia as recently as 1994 and was scientifically described…
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Banana frog (Afrixalus morerei)
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African wart frog (Acanthixalus sonjae)
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Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii)
Discovered by Charles Darwin in the thick, gloomy forests of southern-central Chile, Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii) possesses a…
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Gold-striped salamander (Chioglossa lusitanica)
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Lehmann’s poison frog (Oophaga lehmanni)
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North African fire salamander (Salamandra algira)
The North African fire salamander (Salamandra algira) is a large, brightly coloured amphibian with a slender body, smooth skin and a…
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Water frog (Telmatobius peruvianus)
The genus Telmatobius comprises around 50 species of aquatic and semi-aquatic frogs, distributed on the slopes of the Andes, from southern…
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Southern gastric-brooding frog (Rheobatrachus silus)
Only recently discovered, the southern gastric-brooding frog is now believed to be extinct. The body was grey on the back with variable…
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Granular poison frog (Oophaga granulifera)
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Desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops)
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Acha Tugi long-fingered frog (Cardioglossa schioetzi)
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Cainarachi poison frog (Ameerega cainarachi)
The Cainarachi poison frog is a member of a group of small, New World frogs that are famed for their ability to secret powerful toxins from…
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Gray wood frog (Batrachyla leptopus)
The gray wood frog (Batrachyla leptopus) was discovered by Charles Darwin in the dense forests of Valdivia, Chile. It has a brown upper body…
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Suriname toad (Pipa pipa)
Information on the Suriname toad (Pipa pipa) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Arum lily frog (Hyperolius horstockii)
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Flatwoods salamander (Ambystoma cingulatum)
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Golden arrow poison frog (Atelopus zeteki)
The golden arrow poison frog (Atelopus zeteki) is a small, brightly coloured frog with distinctive black blotches on the upperside and sides…
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Green-eyed frog (Lithobates vibicarius)
Named for its distinctive green eyes, the green-eyed frog (Lithobates vibicarius) is a relatively large frog species with quite variable…
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Torrent tree frog (Litoria nannotis)
The torrent tree frog is a moderately large, robust species of Australian frog, which at first glance possesses only the typical olive-green…
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Table Mountain ghost frog (Heleophryne rosei)
Rare and elusive, the Table Mountain ghost frog is restricted to the slopes of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain. It is a tiny frog with a…
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