Amphibians are a diverse group of over 4,800 species including salamanders, frogs, and caecilians. They typically have a two-part lifecycle with an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage. Amphibians can live on both land and water and are found in a variety of habitats from deserts to rainforests, as long as it is damp. They have evolved adaptations like permeable skin, three-chambered hearts, and the ability to regenerate limbs that allow them to thrive on land and in water.