Amphibians are among the most fascinating and complex creatures on Earth. With the ability to absorb toxins, regrow limb ...

Amphibians are ectothermic, meaning they use the environment they are in to regulate their internal temperature. Mammals, on the other hand, generate internal heat to stay at the right temperature.

The amphibians spend nearly all their time in the water and are considered carnivores, eating crayfish, worms, fish, insects and sometimes even other hellbenders, experts say.