The Three Basic Amphibian Groups

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Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us The Three Basic Amphibian Groups Welcome to the Animals / Wildlife Newsletter, a weekly newsletter published by About.com's Animals / Wildlife website. For more about animals and wildlife, be sure to stop by the growing library of animal profiles. Laura Klappenbach Animals & Wildlife Expert The Three Basic Amphibian Groups Amphibians are a group of tetrapod vertebrates that include modern-day frogs and toads, caecilians, and newts and salamanders. The first amphibians evolved from lobe-finned fishes approximately 370 million years ago during the Devonian Period. READ NOW Moonlight and Mild Temps Inspire Owl Monkeys Azara's owl monkeys move to the rhythm of the moon. On nights when a full moon floods the evening sky with light, Azara's owl monkeys can't sit still. READ NOW The Migration of the Christmas Island Red Crab For most of the year, Christmas Island red crabs can be classified as pretty lazy crabs. During the dry season, these crabs rest in their burrows. READ NOW Side-Necked Turtles: The Bendy-Necked Turtles Side-necked turtles are a group of turtles that includes about 76 species. READ NOW Featured Articles • Where Did the Word "Hurricane" Come From? • War of 1812: "We have met the enemy and they are ours!" • Inventing the Wheel Was Nice: But Look at the Things You Can Do With it! • How to Remember a Lecture • Know the Difference Between a Geek and a Nerd • "Don't Give Up the Ship": Battle of Lake Erie • Home Chemicals To De-Ice Your Windshield • College Meal Plans - Learn What to Expect Advertisement About Animals & Wildlife  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Animals & Wildlife newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.