This colorful, fascinating program explores the amazing features of amphibians and reptiles. The major characteristics of these two vertebrate groups are highlighted from vivid video footage captured throughout the world. Special attention is also paid to the fascinating features of specific examples of amphibians and reptiles. Concepts and terminology include: frog, toad, salamander, metamorphosis, double loop circulatory system, Anura, Urodela, Apoda, scales, ectothermic, amniotic egg, dinosaurs, Rhynchocephalia, Tuatara, Chelonia, Squamata, and Crocodilia.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag.

Amphibian Characteristics (4:33); --Origin and Diversity of Amphibians (2:10); -- Characteristics of Reptiles (2:37); -- Origin and Diversity of Reptiles (4:53); -- Video Review (0:55); -- Video Assessment (3:09); -- Credits: Amazing Amphibians and Reptiles (0:47); -- Reptiles (7:30); .