What are Amphibians?

The term "amphibian" is a catch-all for all non-amniotic (lacking eggs with a shell), ectothermic ("cold-blooded") tetrapod animals that spend at least part of their time on land. Living examples include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts.Amphibians are animals that move in and out of the water. Lacking scales like reptiles, amphibians are more prone to dessication (drying out), and so most species require frequent dips to stay moist. Except for a few frog species, amphibians are dependent on pools of fresh water to lay their eggs in.