"Salamander" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A salamander is a type of amphibian, belonging to the order Urodela or Caudata, which has a lizard-like body, typically with a flat, broad head, and a slender tail. They are ectothermic, meaning they regulate their body temperature using external sources, and are often found in damp environments, such as near water or in wet forests.
The word "Salamandridae" refers to a family of carnivorous Chinese toads, commonly known as leopard frogs and newts, which are a group of amphibians belonging to the order Urodela. They are characterized by their toxicity and generally terrestrial or semi-aquatic habitats.