Discover the different habitats and life cycles in the world of frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. Eyewitness Amphibian takes a close look at the fascinating natural history of these creatures from the bright green, red-eyed tree frogs to the dull, burrowing, wormlike caecilians; from startling black and yellow fire salamanders to tiny transparent glass frogs and much, much more!

Table of Contents

• What is an amphibian?
• Ancient amphibians
• The bare bones
• The importance of water
• Colors and markings
• Protection from predators
• Fast food
• Hide and seek
• Senses and survival
• Leaps and bounds
• All fingers and toes
• Mating embraces
• Courtship displays
• Egg laying and parental care
• Metamorphosis
• Early days
• Frog or toad?
• Tailed amphibians
• Life in the trees
• Earth movers
• Poison-dart frogs and mantellas
• Friends and enemies
• Rare and endangered
• Conservation
• Did you know?
• Keeping amphibians as pets
• Find out more
• Glossary
• Acknowledgments