amphibian

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Worldwide, scientists have identified more than 9,000 amphibian species, and about 100 to 200 new ones are added each year, he said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Additional amphibian fossils from the Age of Dinosaurs can be seen at the Swedish Museum of Natural History.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

I met a married couple at a No Kings rally in Sacramento who were dressed up as dinosaurs, inspired by the Portland Frog, an activist who wears an inflatable amphibian suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

But the relative lack of rain this spring and summer could lead to lower insect and amphibian numbers next year since eggs may not be laid and wetland areas are drying up.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

Maria was the first to document the life stages of this unusual amphibian, which attaches its eggs to its back.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman