AMPHIBIAN FACTS

1. An amphibian is a vertebrate.

2. An amphibian is cold-blooded.

3. An amphibian begins its life underwater and moves to land when it becomes an adult.

4. Amphibians have smooth skin that is covered with moist slime, mucus.

5. They must live in wet places to keep from drying out.

6. Most have a sticky tongue to catch food.

7. Many have skin that makes a deadly poison to keep predators from eating them.