amphibians
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Amphibian is also used to describe things such as vehicles that can operate both on land and in the water.
Amphibians were the first land-dwelling animals to evolve.
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The Assn. of Zoos and Aquariums Wildlife Confiscations Network was notified about a box truck filled with more than 2,000 animals, including fish, reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
The same fragility may also mean that many extinct reptiles and amphibians have disappeared from the fossil record entirely.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
By examining how amphibians responded to those ancient changes, researchers may also gain insight into how similar animals could respond to human caused climate change today.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
The spadefoot toad, or Spea labreae, is one of only two ice age amphibians to have been found in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
She had planned a second Surinam book with illustrations of other amphibians and reptiles, but could not manage it financially.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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