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?

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 ...