Amphibians

The tiger salamander hides in cool underground burrows to avoid heat and stay protected from predators.

Mexican axolotl regeneration allows this unique amphibian to regrow lost body parts and repair certain damaged tissues.

Litoria caerulea prefers humid habitats, but may appear inside homes during hot summer months while searching for moisture.

Terraristics is not only a fascinating hobby, but also a responsibility. Escaped or released exotic animals, invasive species and pathogens can pose serious risks to Hungary’s native amphibians, reptiles and aquatic ecosystems.

The Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) has gained renewed popularity in recent years. Not only as a character, but the real axolotl itself also quickly finds its way into people’s hearts.