amphibians

NOUN

cold-blooded vertebrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

frog salamander toad

STRONG

caecilian caudate hyla newt

Example Sentences

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Tara's axolotl rescue centre has about 160 of the amphibians, as well as ferrets, snakes and lizards.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Members of Wrexham Toad Patrols ensure the amphibians cross a busy road to reach the Nant-y-Ffrith reservoir each year.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In 2024, the long-lost specimens were finally located, allowing researchers to reexamine these puzzling marine amphibians with modern techniques.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

Now, a fresh analysis of 250 million-year-old fossils from the Kimberly region of northern Western Australia reveals a surprisingly diverse group of marine amphibians with unexpected global connections across ancient oceans.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

The larger-than-usual animals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians scattered among the people in the stands were also grieving.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia