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Frogs, toads and newts live between land and water. Explore what makes an amphibian, how they grow, and where they hide, then test your knowledge below.

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Fascinating Fact

Many amphibians hibernate or become inactive in cold weather, sheltering under logs, stones, or in deep mud at the bottom of ponds.

In this Specialist Nature topic, you will learn what amphibians are, how they differ from reptiles, and why moisture matters so much to them. You will also look at common life cycle stages, from eggs and tadpoles to adults, plus habitats, diet, and simple identification clues.

Key Terms

  • Amphibian: A cold-blooded vertebrate that usually starts life in water and later can live on land, such as frogs, toads and newts.
  • Metamorphosis: A big change in body form during growth, for example a tadpole developing legs and lungs.
  • Tadpole: The larval stage of a frog or toad that lives in water and swims with a tail before becoming an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between reptiles and amphibians?

Amphibians usually have moist skin and many spend part of their life in water, often starting as larvae like tadpoles. Reptiles have dry, scaly skin and lay eggs or give birth on land.

Why do amphibians need damp places to live?

Many amphibians absorb water through their skin, so they can dry out quickly in hot or windy conditions. Damp habitats help them stay hydrated and support their breathing through skin and lungs.

How can you tell a frog from a toad?

Frogs often have smoother skin and longer legs for jumping, while toads tend to have drier, bumpier skin and shorter legs for walking. There are exceptions, so location and behaviour also help.

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1. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] Marsh Frog
[ ] Edible Frog
[ ] Painted Frog
[ ] Pool Frog
2. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] Palmate Newt
[ ] Alpine Newt
[ ] Great Crested Newt
[ ] Italian Crested Newt
3. The Natterjack Toad is a main character in a children's book by Edward Eager. What is the book called?
[ ] The Magic Garden
[ ] The Silent Garden
[ ] The Secret Garden
[ ] The Time Garden
4. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] European Tree Frog
[ ] Common Frog
[ ] American Bullfrog
[ ] Midwife Toad
5. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] Italian Crested Newt
[ ] Alpine Newt
[ ] Great Crested Newt
[ ] Palmate Newt
6. Toads have a long association with European witchcraft as 'familiars'. What is a familiar?
[ ] A witch's animal aiding in magic
[ ] A demon set out to destroy the world
[ ] The village storyteller
[ ] The village idiot
7. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] Alpine Newt
[ ] Palmate Newt
[ ] Fire Salamander
[ ] Smooth Newt
8. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] Pool Frog
[ ] Painted Frog
[ ] Edible Frog
[ ] Marsh Frog
9. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] Red Salamander
[ ] Fire Salamander
[ ] Axolotl
[ ] Spotted Salamander
10. The pupils of the yellow-bellied toad are what shape?
[ ] Club
[ ] Diamond
[ ] Heart
[ ] Spade
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Nature Quiz - Reptiles and Amphibians - Amphibians (Answers)
1. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] Marsh Frog
[x] Edible Frog
[ ] Painted Frog
[ ] Pool Frog
2. Can you identify this amphibian?
[x] Palmate Newt
[ ] Alpine Newt
[ ] Great Crested Newt
[ ] Italian Crested Newt
3. The Natterjack Toad is a main character in a children's book by Edward Eager. What is the book called?
[ ] The Magic Garden
[ ] The Silent Garden
[ ] The Secret Garden
[x] The Time Garden
The Natterjack is portrayed as a magical creature who understands the laws of magic and time and assists the children on their adventures
4. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] European Tree Frog
[x] Common Frog
[ ] American Bullfrog
[ ] Midwife Toad
5. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] Italian Crested Newt
[ ] Alpine Newt
[x] Great Crested Newt
[ ] Palmate Newt
6. Toads have a long association with European witchcraft as 'familiars'. What is a familiar?
[x] A witch's animal aiding in magic
[ ] A demon set out to destroy the world
[ ] The village storyteller
[ ] The village idiot
7. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] Alpine Newt
[ ] Palmate Newt
[ ] Fire Salamander
[x] Smooth Newt
8. Can you identify this amphibian?
[x] Pool Frog
[ ] Painted Frog
[ ] Edible Frog
[ ] Marsh Frog
9. Can you identify this amphibian?
[ ] Red Salamander
[x] Fire Salamander
[ ] Axolotl
[ ] Spotted Salamander
10. The pupils of the yellow-bellied toad are what shape?
[ ] Club
[ ] Diamond
[x] Heart
[ ] Spade
© Education Quizzes. Please visit www.educationquizzes.com to subscribe