British Amphibians
British amphibians are a group of animals that live both on land and in water. They include creatures like frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. These amphibians have a very special way of breathing where they can absorb oxygen through their skin when they are in the water.
Frogs and toads have long, sticky tongues that they use to catch insects to eat. They can jump really far because of their strong back legs.
Newts are a bit like lizards, but they live in the water. They have a special way of walking called an undulating gait, where they move their body in a wave-like motion. This helps them to swim in the water.
Some amphibians have a special defense mechanism where they can release a toxic substance from their skin to discourage predators. This means that they are not good for eating!
It is important to protect these amphibians because some of them are becoming endangered. This means that there are fewer and fewer of them in the wild. We can help by not polluting the water or damaging their habitats.
Frogs and toads have long, sticky tongues that they use to catch insects to eat. They can jump really far because of their strong back legs.
Newts are a bit like lizards, but they live in the water. They have a special way of walking called an undulating gait, where they move their body in a wave-like motion. This helps them to swim in the water.
Some amphibians have a special defense mechanism where they can release a toxic substance from their skin to discourage predators. This means that they are not good for eating!
It is important to protect these amphibians because some of them are becoming endangered. This means that there are fewer and fewer of them in the wild. We can help by not polluting the water or damaging their habitats.