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Transcription: Amphibians are animals that can live on land but need to return to water to breed. Amphibians are ectothermic vertebrates, animals with a backbone. The group includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. Frogs and toads are the most common amphibians. The adults have bulging eyes, a squat body, and no tail. Frogs have a smooth skin and long powerful back legs with webbed feet for jumping and swimming. They normally live in or near water. Toads have a dry, warty skin and shorter legs with less webbing between the toes. They prefer to live on land except during breeding.