Amphibians
From The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. This topic overview describes the vertebrate class Amphibia, including history, physical characteristics and life cycle. See also from this source:
Amphibians and Reptiles
From Earth Sciences for Students. This topic overview describes two categories of living animals whose ancestors first appeared on Earth hundreds of millions of years ago.
Herpetology
From The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. This brief reference article introduces the branch of Zoology that deals with the scientific study of amphibians and reptiles.
Reptiles
From The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. This topic overview describes the class Reptilia, including the four orders, history, form and function. See also from this source:
Thermal Adaptation Revisited: How Conserved Are Thermal Traits of Reptiles and Amphibians?
Journal of Experimental Zoology: Part A Ecological & Integrative Physiology 335(1), January 2021. This article examines the evolutionary potential of thermal physiology within the context of global warming.
The Thermal Ecology and Physiology of Reptiles and Amphibians: A User's Guide
Journal of Experimental Zoology: Part A Ecological & Integrative Physiology 335(1), January 2021. This article provides a guide for studying the thermal ecology of reptiles and amphibians and highlights key studies on reptiles and amphibians that help us understand the impacts of the climate crisis on biodiversity.
Amphibian or Reptile? Here's the Difference
Shedd Aquarium. Amphibians and reptiles might seem similar — low to the ground, often in water and not warm or fuzzy — but these two distinct groups exhibit striking differences in the three Bs: body, breeding and behavior.
Amphibians & Reptiles
National Museum of Natural History. The Division of Amphibians and Reptiles is devoted to herpetology, the scientific study of amphibians and reptiles, and to building and maintaining preserved collections of those animals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Amphibians and Reptiles
Center for Biological Diversity. Get answers to these questions:
Herpetology: An Overview
ScienceDirect. Scholarly research about the branch of zoology that deals with the study of amphibians and reptiles, with significant insight of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem.
Reptiles & Amphibians
International open-access journal that publishes peer-reviewed research in all aspects of herpetology with an emphasis on conservation and natural history.
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
Nonprofit organization established to advance research, conservation, and education concerning amphibians and reptiles. Founded in 1958, it is the largest international herpetological society, and is recognized worldwide.