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Amphibians are very sensitive to environmental pollution because they live both in and out of water. This means that if only land or water is polluted they can become infected by the pollution.
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∙ 15y agoSince amphibians live both in and out of water, pollutants are a big hazard. In the water, amphibians must be careful of trash (some trash looks like their prey ie: small balloons, shards of glass or plastic etc.) spills of toxins (usually gasoline, oil, and sludge are common) and filthy living conditions. On land, amphibians still have to be careful of trash and spills but there is another hazard. Air pollution. If there is too much dust, smoke, smog, etc. in the air, it will clog the amphibian's skin, preventing it from breathing. Hope this helps!
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