Amniotes began to radiate in the Carboniferous into many niches previously held by amphibians, plus new niches. The initial split was into synapsids (mammals and their relatives) and sauropsids ...

Two new studies offer insights into the evolution and development of external ears, which appear in humans and other mammals ...

Thirty-five species, representing seven amphibian families and five families of reptiles, occur in the Adirondack region. New York State distribution maps for these species can be found on the New ...

Scientists have discovered a new ancient amphibian species that could bridge ... which has made it a challenge to study the ...

This process is known as metamorphosis. Like reptiles, amphibians are cold-blooded. Because of their special skin, they require very specific living conditions. Too much sun can damage their cells.

When push comes to shove a lot of us would be hard-pressed to identify amphibians vs. reptiles. What do they have in common and what are the things that make them unique from each other?

University of Michigan, M.S., Ph.D. environmental biology of reptiles and amphibians; ecology of invading organisms; and the evolution of behavior. Each area involves student research assistants and ...