Benefits of Amphibians

Amphibians play an important role in nature as both predator and prey, sustaining the delicate balance of nature. The term amphibian refers to frogs, toads,
salamanders, newts and caecilians.

False Brook Salamander
They eat pest insects, benefiting successful agriculture around the world and minimizing the spread of disease, including malaria.

The skin of amphibians has substances that protect them from some microbes and viruses, offering possible medical cures for a variety of human diseases, including AIDS.

Frogs have had a special place in various human cultures for centuries, cherished as agents of life and good luck.

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