Unlike amphibians, reptiles breathe only through their lungs and have dry, scaly skin that prevents them from drying out. Amphibians and reptiles are together called herpetofauna, or “herps” for short ...

Amphibians and reptiles are two intriguing groups of cold-blooded animals with distinct characteristics, habitats, and life ...

Curator Greg Pandelis holds a goliath frog in the amphibians collection room at the Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center at The University of Texas at Arlington, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 ...

Invasions by amphibians and reptiles—when species spread beyond the regions they are native to—are estimated to have cost the global economy at least US$17.0 billion between 1986 and 2020, ...

Reptiles and amphibians are an important and often times abundant part of forest communities. However, their presence in the woods are often overlooked. Learn about the biology, identification, and ...

Exotic reptiles and amphibians are converging on the Pima County Fair’s Old Pueblo Hall for the 2024 Tucson Reptile and Amphibian Show and Sale. The 22nd annual event promises alligators ...

While amphibians typically require water for part of their life cycle, reptiles are more adapted to land-based habitats.Discover more about the common features between reptiles and amphibians.